Respiratory System A&P Lower AW MT

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary function of the respiratory structures?

• Transporting oxygen to the blood

• Digesting food

• Pumping blood

• Filtering waste from the body

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a part of the lower respiratory tract?

• Trachea

• Primary bronchi

• Larynx

• Lungs

Open Ended

Describe the structure and function of the trachea, including its anatomical features and role in the respiratory system.

Fill in the Blank

The trachea divides into the right and left primary ___, which then branch into smaller airways within the lungs.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about terminal bronchioles and alveoli are correct?

• Terminal bronchioles are the smallest branches of the bronchial tubes.

• Alveoli are thin-walled air sacs where gas exchange occurs.

• Terminal bronchioles are responsible for gas exchange.

• Alveoli are supported by C-shaped rings of cartilage.

Open Ended

Compare the structure and function of the right and left lungs, including the number of lobes and their anatomical positioning.

Hotspot

Identify the Left Lung.

Multiple Choice

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

• Gas exchange

• Blood circulation

• Food digestion

• Hormone production

Multiple Choice

Which part of the brain controls the process of breathing and how does the signal reach the diaphragm?

• Medulla oblongata; via the phrenic nerve

• Cerebellum; via the vagus nerve

• Cerebrum; via the spinal cord

• Thalamus; via the intercostal nerve