The Upper Respiratory Tract Includes All Structures

question 25

Multiple Choice

The upper respiratory tract includes all structures

• A) caudal to the pharynx.
• B) cranial to the pharynx.
• C) inside the lungs.
• D) outside the lungs.

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Blood Flow

involves the circulation of blood from the heart to the lungs and back, facilitating oxygenation of the blood.

Chronic Bronchitis

A long-term inflammation of the bronchial tubes, leading to coughing, phlegm, and breathing difficulties, often associated with smoking.

Tuberculosis

An infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis that primarily affects the lungs but can spread to other organs.

Pneumoconiosis

A respiratory condition caused by inhalation of dust particles from mining or stonecutting.