1
WEEK 8
MULTIPLE CHOICE
CORRECT
4/4
Result: 4 out of 4 points possible
What does the prefix phrenic/o mean?
1. Phrenic nerve
2. Correct:
Diaphragm
Correct answer
3. Pleura
4. Larynx
Feedback
Phren/o means diaphragm. For example, phrenospasm means the diaphragm goes into
a spasm due to blow to the chest.
Question 2
2
MULTIPLE CHOICE
CORRECT
4/4
Result: 4 out of 4 points possible
What are the tiny air sacs in the lungs through which gases are exchanged between
the atmosphere and the blood in respiration?
1. Correct:
Alveoli
Correct answer
2. Nasal cavity
3. Bronchial tree
4. Diaphragm
Feedback
Alveoli—The tiny air sacs in the lungs through which gases are exchanged between the
atmosphere and the blood in respiration (singular: alveolus); an alveolus, in general, is a
small hollow or cavity; the term also applies to the bony socket for a tooth.
Question 3
3
MULTIPLE CHOICE
CORRECT
4/4
, Result: 4 out of 4 points possible
Which structure is called the windpipe?
1. Correct:
Trachea
Correct answer
2. Bronchi
3. Larynx
4. Alveoli
Feedback
The trachea is often called the windpipe. It is a very important element within the
respiratory system. This allows the passage of air to travel from either the nose or
mouth through the larynx to the bronchi of the lungs. C-shaped rings of cartilage
reinforce the windpipe to prevent it from collapsing.
Question 4
4
MULTIPLE CHOICE
CORRECT
4/4
Result: 4 out of 4 points possible
How many paranasal sinuses drain into the nasal cavity?
1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. Correct:
Four
Correct answer
Feedback
There are four paranasal sinuses that drain into each nasal cavity. The four paranasal
sinuses are: frontal, maxillary, sphenoid, and ethmoid. Mucus for the respiratory tract is
produced from the paranasal sinuses, as each are lined with a mucous membrane.
Question 5
5
MULTIPLE CHOICE
CORRECT
4/4
Result: 4 out of 4 points possible
What term describes a normal respiratory rate?
1. Correct:
Eupnea
Correct answer
2. Apnea
WEEK 8
MULTIPLE CHOICE
CORRECT
4/4
Result: 4 out of 4 points possible
What does the prefix phrenic/o mean?
1. Phrenic nerve
2. Correct:
Diaphragm
Correct answer
3. Pleura
4. Larynx
Feedback
Phren/o means diaphragm. For example, phrenospasm means the diaphragm goes into
a spasm due to blow to the chest.
Question 2
2
MULTIPLE CHOICE
CORRECT
4/4
Result: 4 out of 4 points possible
What are the tiny air sacs in the lungs through which gases are exchanged between
the atmosphere and the blood in respiration?
1. Correct:
Alveoli
Correct answer
2. Nasal cavity
3. Bronchial tree
4. Diaphragm
Feedback
Alveoli—The tiny air sacs in the lungs through which gases are exchanged between the
atmosphere and the blood in respiration (singular: alveolus); an alveolus, in general, is a
small hollow or cavity; the term also applies to the bony socket for a tooth.
Question 3
3
MULTIPLE CHOICE
CORRECT
4/4
, Result: 4 out of 4 points possible
Which structure is called the windpipe?
1. Correct:
Trachea
Correct answer
2. Bronchi
3. Larynx
4. Alveoli
Feedback
The trachea is often called the windpipe. It is a very important element within the
respiratory system. This allows the passage of air to travel from either the nose or
mouth through the larynx to the bronchi of the lungs. C-shaped rings of cartilage
reinforce the windpipe to prevent it from collapsing.
Question 4
4
MULTIPLE CHOICE
CORRECT
4/4
Result: 4 out of 4 points possible
How many paranasal sinuses drain into the nasal cavity?
1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. Correct:
Four
Correct answer
Feedback
There are four paranasal sinuses that drain into each nasal cavity. The four paranasal
sinuses are: frontal, maxillary, sphenoid, and ethmoid. Mucus for the respiratory tract is
produced from the paranasal sinuses, as each are lined with a mucous membrane.
Question 5
5
MULTIPLE CHOICE
CORRECT
4/4
Result: 4 out of 4 points possible
What term describes a normal respiratory rate?
1. Correct:
Eupnea
Correct answer
2. Apnea
