Beginner Trachea Quiz
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Q1. What is the main function of the trachea?
- Absorption of nutrients
- Secretion of enzymes
- Oxygen exchange
- Passageway for air
Q2. Where is the trachea located in relation to the esophagus?
- Within the esophagus
- Anterior to the esophagus
- Posterior to the esophagus
- Lateral to the esophagus
Q3. Which type of cartilage supports the trachea?
- No cartilage
- Elastic cartilage
- Hyaline cartilage
- Fibrocartilage
Q4. How many cartilage rings are typically found in the trachea?
- 16–20
- 5–8
- 22–25
- 10–12
Q5. What structure marks the end of the trachea?
- Carina
- Primary bronchus
- Alveoli
- Larynx
Q6. Which epithelial type lines the trachea?
- Cuboidal epithelium
- Stratified squamous epithelium
- Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
- Simple squamous epithelium
Q7. How does the trachea prevent food from entering during swallowing?
- Epiglottis covers the airway
- Food is pushed into the trachea
- Cough reflex is triggered
- Swallowing inhibits tracheal muscles
Q8. Which muscle bridges the open part of the tracheal cartilage rings posteriorly?
- Trachealis muscle
- Thyrohyoid muscle
- Cricoarytenoid muscle
- Sternothyroid muscle
Q9. What is the role of mucus in the trachea?
- Trap dust and microbes
- Transport nutrients
- Digest particles
- Produce oxygen
Q10. Which mechanism helps clear mucus and debris upward from the trachea?
- Mucociliary escalator
- Passive diffusion
- Gravity drainage
- Convection
