Respiratory System Quiz

What are the main organs of the respiratory system?

• lungs

• brain

• stomach

• heart

What is the function of the respiratory system?

• Regulate body temperature.

• Digest food.

• Produce hormones.

• Facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

What is the role of the diaphragm in breathing?

• The diaphragm has no role in breathing.

• The diaphragm helps in the process of breathing.

• The diaphragm helps in digestion.

• The diaphragm is responsible for hearing.

What is the process of gas exchange in the lungs called?

• respiration

• circulation

• ventilation

• oxygenation

What is the purpose of mucus in the respiratory system?

• To regulate body temperature

• To trap and remove foreign particles

• To provide oxygen to the body

• To produce sound during speech

What is the medical term for difficulty in breathing?

What is the condition where the airways become narrow and inflamed?

• asthma

• bronchitis

• emphysema

• pneumonia

What is the purpose of the epiglottis in the respiratory system?

• The purpose of the epiglottis in the respiratory system is to prevent food and liquid from entering the trachea during swallowing.

• The purpose of the epiglottis in the respiratory system is to filter out harmful particles from the inhaled air.

• The purpose of the epiglottis in the respiratory system is to regulate the flow of air into the lungs.

• The purpose of the epiglottis in the respiratory system is to produce mucus for lubrication.

What is the medical term for the common cold?

• rhinovirus infection

• chronic bacterial nasopharyngitis

• influenza

• acute viral nasopharyngitis

What is the condition where the alveoli in the lungs are damaged?

• pulmonary fibrosis

• emphysema

• bronchitis

• asthma