Med Ther Respiratory System

Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?

• delivers lactic acid to the muscles

• shares responsibility with the cardiovascular system

• exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between blood, air, and tissues

• passageway to lungs to purify, warm, and humidify the incoming air

What is the function of the bronchioles?

• to warm, moisten, and filter air as it's inhaled

• keeps the windpipe open

• a network of smaller branches leading from the bronchi into the alveoli

• where O2 exchange occurs

What is the function of the larynx?

• branches into 2 branches at the end of the trachea

• keeps the windpipe open

• where vocal cords are located

• passageway from the nose to the pharynx

Which of the following is a passageway for air, leading to the trachea

• bronchioles

• alveoli

• pharynx

• larynx

Which of the following consists of 2 branches at the end of the trachea, each leading to a lung

• nose

• bronchioles

• alveoli

• bronchi

After the air leaves the nose/mouth, where does it travel to next?

• pharnyx

• bronchioles

• bronchi

• alveoli

Where does oxygen travel once it leaves the bronchioles?

• trachea

• left bronchi

• alevoli

• nose

Where does oxygen exchange occur?

• alveoli

• trachea

• nose

• bronchioles

Which of the following muscles is used during breathing?

• abdominals

• Pecs

• Lats

• diaphragm

Where does air go once it leaves the alveoli?

• trachea

• respiratory system

• cardiovascular system

• nose