The upper respiratory tract traditionally ends at what point?
a. Branching of the trachea into right and left main stem bronchi
b. Hypopharynx
c. Inferior border of the larynx
d. The end of the conducting airways
ANS: C
The upper respiratory tract is defined as those airways starting at the nose and mouth and that extend down to the trachea (Figure 9-36).
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