A defect in which specific component of the respiratory system would MOST directly impair the body's ability to effectively remove inhaled particulate matter like dust and pollen?
Type I alveolar cells
Pulmonary capillaries
Mucociliary escalator
Respiratory bronchioles
Related Questions
Given below is a list of some structures of human respiratory system in a box. Primary bronchi, Trachea, Terminal bronchiole, Respiratory bronchiole
How many of them do not possess incomplete cartilaginous rings?
1
2
4
3
Identify the different parts of the respiratory system in accordance to their location given below
I. Posterior part of the pharynx
II. Present at the glottis
III. In front of oesophagus
Choose the correct option accordingly
I-Nasal cavity, II-Larynx, III-Bronchi
I-Nasopharynx, II-Epiglottis, III-Wind pipe
I-Glottis, II-Larynx, III-Trachea
I-Larynx, II-Epiglottis, III-Trachea
Identify the different parts of the respiratory system in accordance to their location given below
I. Posterior part of the pharynx
II. Present at the glottis
III. In front of oesophagus
Choose the correct option accordingly
I-Nasal cavity, II-Larynx, III-Bronchi
I-Nasopharynx, II-Epiglottis, III-Wind pipe
I-Glottis, II-Larynx, III-Trachea
I-Larynx, II-Epiglottis, III-Trachea
Conducting part of the respiratory system comprises
External nostrils upto the terminal bronchioles
Internal nostrils upto trachea
Epiglottis upto trachea
Larynx upto bronchi
Identify the component of respiratory system which displays the features given below and choose the correct option
I. Double layered
II. Fluid contained in it reduces the friction on the lung surface
III. Its outer layer is in contact with thoracic wall
IV. Its inner layer is in contact with lungs
Visceral layer
Peritoneum cavity
Visceral organs
Pleura
Respiratory or exchange part of the respiratory system comprises
Lungs and pleural membrane
Alveoli and their ducts
Bronchus and their protecting covering
Diaphragm and alveoli
Conducting part of the respiratory system comprises
External nostrils upto the terminal bronchioles
Internal nostrils upto trachea
Epiglottis upto trachea
Larynx upto bronchi
Which of the following statement is true regarding the human respiratory system?
Tracheal rings are of hyaline cartilage
Dorsal side of the thoracic chamber is formed by sternum
Expiration occurs when there is negative pressure in the lungs
Inspiration occurs when there is positive pressure in the lungs
Given below is a list of some structures of human respiratory system in a box. Primary bronchi, Trachea, Terminal bronchiole, Respiratory bronchiole
How many of them do not possess incomplete cartilaginous rings?
1
2
4
3
During swallowing, glottis can be covered by a thin elastic cartilaginous flap called β¦Aβ¦ to prevent the entry of food into larynx. Trachea is a straight tube extending up to β¦Bβ¦ cavity, which divides at the level of 5th thoracic vertebra into right and left primary β¦Cβ¦
Choose the correct option for A, B and C from the given four options to complete the above statement with reference to NCERT textbook
A-epiglottis, B-bronchi, C-bronchioles
A-epiglottis, B-mid thoracic, C-bronchi
A-epiglottis, B-hind thoracic, C-bronchi
A-epiglottis, B-pre thoracic, C-bronchi