1H - GRP 3: Respiratory System Pre-Test

Which of the following is a function of the respiratory system?

• Gas exchange

• Absorption of nutrients

• Transport of oxygen

• Structural support

The trachea leads to the _____.

• Bronchioles

• Bronchii

• Esophagus

• Pulmonary Vessel

The space at the back of the mouth, that leads either to the airway or the esophagus:

• Larynx

• Conchae

• Nasal Cavity

• Pharynx

The voice box or glottis is also known as the ____.

• Pharynx

• Larynx

• Nasal Cavity

• Lungs

When the diaphragm contracts (is pulled downward), _______ occurs.

• Inhalation

• Exhalation

• A hiccup

• The lungs deflate

What divides the left and right sides of the nasal cavity?

• Septum

• Conchae

• Conchae

• Pinus

What are the main organs of gas exchange in the respiratory system?

• Diaphragm

• Lungs

• Trachea

• Bronchi

What is the function of the bronchi?

• Transport air from nose to lungs

• Transport air from lungs to alveoli

• Transport air from the trachea to the lungs

• Transport air from alveoli to blood

A disorder of the lungs called ____ causes the bronchi to become restricted (get smaller) so air cannot get to the lungs.

• Cold

• Influenza

• Bronchitis

• Asthma

Determine whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE:

The Pharynx is the muscle that moves the lungs. The Larynx is the passageway that is shared by both the digestive and respiratory systems.

• Both statement is True

• Both statement is False

• First statement is True but Second statement is False

• First statement is False but Second statement is True