Respiratory System

Multiple Choice

Based on these results, which fertilizer had the most significant impact on plant growth?

• Fertilizer A

• Fertilizer B

• Fertilizer C

• None; the control group had the highest growth

Open Ended

What has been the most challenging aspect of the course?

Open Ended

How do you think the respiratory system helps our bodies function every day?

Multiple Choice

Which structures are included in the upper respiratory tract?

• Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx

• Nasal cavity, pharynx

• Trachea, bronchi, lungs

• Pharynx, trachea, bronchi

Multiple Select

Which of the following are parts of the pharynx?

• Nasopharynx

• Oropharynx

• Laryngopharynx

• Epiglottis

Multiple Choice

Which cartilage comes together to form the "Adam's Apple"?

• Epiglottis

• Thyroid

• Trachea

• Cricoid

Multiple Choice

The fancy medical name for the "Adam's Apple" is...

• Laryngeal Prominence

• Laryngeal Notch

• Point of the Thyroid

• Thyroid Prominence

Multiple Select

How does the Larynx serve the body? Check all that apply

• Produces sound/phonation

• Protects the airway while swallowing

• Controls airflow

• Is actually an animal that lives in the mountains.

Multiple Choice

Which structures are included in the lower respiratory tract?

• Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx

• Trachea, bronchi, lungs

• Alveoli, nasal cavity, trachea

• Bronchioles, nasal cavity, larynx

Multiple Select

Which of the following are parts of the bronchial tree as shown in the diagram?

• Trachea

• Left primary bronchus

• Left secondary bronchus

• Alveoli

Multiple Choice

During gas exchange, _______ moves from the alveoli into the blood

• water

• hemoglobin

• oxygen (O2)

• carbon dioxide (CO2)

Multiple Choice

During gas exchange, _______ moves from the blood into the alveoli

• water

• hemoglobin

• oxygen (O2)

• carbon dioxide (CO2)

Multiple Choice

In the alveoli, gas exchange happens through _________

• Active transport

• Diffusion

• Osmosis

• None of these

Multiple Choice

The alveoli are surrounded by ____________

• arteries

• veins

• capillaries

• none of these

Open Ended

Describe the anatomical differences between the right and left lungs as shown in the diagram.

Multiple Choice

Which part of the pleura is in direct contact with the lungs?

• Visceral pleura

• Parietal pleura

• Pleural cavity

• Diaphragm

Match

Match the following

• pharynx

• larynx

• diaphragm

• bronchi

• alveoli

throat

voice box

muscle

tubes

small sacs

• throat

• voice box

• muscle

• tubes

• small sacs

Open Ended

Explain how the difference in air pressure between the lungs and the outside of the body contributes to pulmonary ventilation.

Multiple Select

Which of the following muscles are involved in the process of respiration?

• Diaphragm

• External intercostals

• Rectus abdominis

• Pectoralis minor

Open Ended

Explain why the diaphragm is considered the main muscle for pulmonary ventilation, while the intercostals and abdominals are not.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences breathing?

• Oxygen levels

• Hydrogen ions (pH)

• Body temperature

• Irritants

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about pressure and airflow in the lungs are correct?

• Atmospheric pressure drives respiration.

• Air flows in when lung pressure is lower than atmospheric pressure.

• Air flows out when lung pressure is above atmospheric pressure.

• Air flows in when lung pressure is above atmospheric pressure.

Open Ended

Compare the processes of inspiration and expiration in terms of pressure changes and direction of airflow.

Drag and Drop

Blood ​

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body and ​

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oxygen comes TO the lungs.
Blood ​

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oxygen goes ​

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the body.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

WITHOUT

WITH

FROM

TO

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about the respiratory system after today's lesson?