Respiratory Anatomy Quiz

What is the function of the respiratory system?

• To aid in digestion

• To produce hormones

• Facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide

• To regulate body temperature

Which organ is the primary site of gas exchange in the respiratory system?

• Liver

• Lungs

• Stomach

• Kidneys

What are the main components of the upper respiratory tract?

• brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles

• stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas

• heart, lungs, kidneys, and spleen

• nose, nasal cavity, pharynx, and larynx

What is the role of the diaphragm in the process of breathing?

• It helps in digesting food

• It expands and pushes air out of the lungs

• It contracts and flattens to create more space in the chest cavity, allowing air to be drawn into the lungs.

• It has no role in the process of breathing

What are the lobes of the right lung and how many are there?

• Top, Bottom, Side

• Upper, Middle, Lower

• Front, Back, Side

• Left, Right, Center

What is the purpose of the bronchial tree in the respiratory system?

• To produce mucus for lubrication of the lungs

• To transport blood to the heart for oxygenation

• To conduct air into the lungs and distribute it to the alveoli for gas exchange

• To filter out dust and particles from the air

What is the function of the alveoli in the lungs?

• Producing mucus

• Storing oxygen

• Gas exchange

• Regulating blood flow

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What is the role of the pleura in the respiratory system?

• It regulates body temperature

• It stores oxygen in the body

• It helps in digestion

• It provides protection and reduces friction during breathing.

What are the main functions of the nasal cavity in the respiratory system?

• Heating, moistening, and reducing sense of smell

• Filtering, warming, humidifying, and providing a sense of smell

• Purifying, drying, and enhancing sense of smell

• Cooling, dehumidifying, and reducing sense of smell

What are the differences between the right and left lung in terms of structure and function?

• Structurally, the right lung is smaller and longer than the left lung. Functionally, the right lung has a cardiac notch to accommodate the heart, and the left lung has three lobes.

• Structurally, the right lung has three lobes while the left lung has two lobes. Functionally, the right lung is larger and shorter than the left lung, and the left lung has a cardiac notch to accommodate the heart.

• Structurally, the right lung is larger and shorter than the left lung. Functionally, the right lung has no cardiac notch, and the left lung has two lobes.

• Structurally, the right lung has two lobes while the left lung has three lobes. Functionally, the right lung is smaller and longer than the left lung, and the left lung has no cardiac notch.

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