Respiratory System Quiz

What is the process of respiration?

• Respiration is the process of absorbing nutrients from the environment.

• Respiration is the process of excreting waste gases from the body.

• Respiration is the process by which organisms exchange gases with their environment.

• Respiration is the process of converting food into energy.

Which organs are involved in the exchange of gases?

• lungs

• eyes

• stomach

• heart

Which bones protect the lungs?

• skull

• pelvic bones

• Rib cage

• heart cage

What is the function of the alveoli ?

• Pump oxygenated blood to the body

• contract to allow lungs to expand

• Collect oxygen and CO2

• Protect the trachea

Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?

• alveoli

• diaphragm

• trachea

• bronchi

Which of the following is a respiratory disease?

• Asthma

• Diabetes

• stroke

• Hypertension

Which of the following is not a part of the respiratory system?

• diaphragm

• trachea

• heart

• lungs

What is the function of the diaphragm?

• The diaphragm contracts and relaxes to allow lungs pick up 02 and get rid of CO2

• The diaphragm is responsible for producing CO2

• The diaphragm helps to pickk up oxygen

• The diaphragm helps to protect the lungs

What is the term for the voice box?

• esophagus

• trachea

• pharynx

• larynx

What is a common term for the trachea?

• food pipe

• voice box

• wind pipe

• beatbox