ENG 235 – UNIT – RESPIRATORY SYSTEM MCQs The separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity and performs an important function in respiration A epiglottis B pleura C esophagus D diaphragm is a procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lining of the outside of the lungs and the wall of the chest A Tracheotomy B Diphtheria C Emphysema D Thoracentesis is also called nosebleed A Cyanosis B Hoarseness C Retraction D Epistaxis The tonsils are a pair of soft tissue masses located in the wall of the: A trachea B larynx C bronchi D pharynx The term for inflammation of the lungs is: A hydrothorax B pneumonia C pleuritis D pneumothorax is the visual examination of the voice box A Laryngoscopy B Bronchoscopy C Cystoscopy D Hysteroscopy The membrane surrounding the lungs is called: A peritoneum B meninx C pleura D pericardium The air sacs through which gases are exchanged in the lungs are called: A trachea B alveoli C cilia D bronchi The structure that holds the vocal cords is the: A larynx B pharynx C epiglottis D tonsils 10 Lucy can't take a deep breath, CXR shows fluid in pleural spaces She needs to relieve pressure on her lungs A tracheostomy B thoracentesis C tonsillectomy D laryngoscopy 1D 4D 7C 10B 2D 3D 5B 6A 8B 9A