Respiratory System Pretest

If your epiglottis were to suddenly stop working, what activity could be life threatening?

• Breathing

• Walking

• Coughing

• Eating

What structure connects the larynx to the bronchi?

• Pleura

• Oropharynx

• Trachea

• Bronchioles

Where in the respiratory tract does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place?

• Alveoli

• Pharynx

• Larynx

• Bronchi

In the process of breathing, during what stage does the movement of the diaphragm enlarge the thoracic cavity?

• Internal respiration

• External respiration

• Inspiration/inhalation

• Expiration/exhalation

Which part of the upper respiratory system is often referred to as the "throat"?

Which part of the upper respiratory system is often referred to as the "voice box"?

Which part of the upper respiratory system is often referred to as the "windpipe"?

How many lobes are in the right lung?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and different tissues occurs during ________________.

• ventilation

• respiration

• inspiration/inhalation

• exhalation/expiration

What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?

• 5-10 breaths per minute

• 12-20 breaths per minute

• 24-30 breaths per minute

• 30-40 breaths per minute