Respiratory System

Respiratory System

Assessment

Flashcard

Biology

10th Grade - University

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

FREE Resource

Student preview

quiz-placeholder

15 questions

Show all answers

1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when the diaphragm contracts?

Back

The volume of the thoracic cavity increases and the pressure decreases, causing air to rush into the lungs.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of surfactant in the lungs?

Back

Surfactant decreases the surface tension of fluid in the alveoli.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What process allows oxygen to move from the alveoli to the blood?

Back

Diffusion.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What body function is facilitated by the fibrous bands stretched across the larynx?

Back

Speech.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: Each lung is contained within the thoracic cavity and surrounded by the pleura.

Back

True.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Back

To facilitate gas exchange, primarily oxygen and carbon dioxide.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

Back

Alveoli are the sites of gas exchange between the air and the blood.

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Already have an account?