Advanced Trachea Quiz
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Q1. Which ligament connects the cricoid cartilage to the first tracheal ring?
- Thyrohyoid ligament
- Intertracheal ligament
- Annular ligament
- Cricotracheal ligament
Q2. How does sympathetic stimulation affect the trachea?
- Inhibits mucus secretion
- Relaxes trachealis and dilates airway
- Contracts trachealis and constricts airway
- Stimulates ciliary movement
Q3. Where are mucous glands predominantly located in the trachea?
- Submucosa
- Mucosal epithelium
- Adventitia
- Serosa
Q4. What type of muscle fibers make up the trachealis muscle?
- Elastic fibers
- Skeletal muscle
- Smooth muscle
- Cardiac muscle
Q5. Which structure is closest to the posterior wall of the trachea?
- Thyroid gland
- Vertebral body
- Esophagus
- Brachiocephalic vein
Q6. Why is the right main bronchus more prone to aspiration?
- It is narrower and longer
- It has a steeper angle
- It is more vertical and wider
- It lacks cartilage support
Q7. How does the mucociliary escalator function in the trachea?
- Passively drains mucus downward
- Uses alveolar pressure gradients
- Contracts tracheal muscles to expel mucus
- Moves mucus upward via cilia
Q8. Which artery is a major supplier of blood to the thoracic portion of the trachea?
- Bronchial arteries
- Pulmonary arteries
- Subclavian artery
- Superior thyroid artery
Q9. What histological feature distinguishes the trachea from the bronchi?
- More glandular tissue
- Presence of alveoli
- Complete cartilage plates
- C-shaped cartilage rings
Q10. Where does lymphatic drainage of the lower trachea primarily occur?
- Inferior tracheobronchial nodes
- Inguinal lymph nodes
- Axillary lymph nodes
- Superior cervical nodes