Respiratory system by the amoeba sisters

What is the primary function of the human respiratory system?

• To circulate blood

• To control body temperature

• To digest food

• To exchange gases

What is NOT a part of the respiratory system?

• Bronchioles

• Trachea

• Esophagus

• Alveoli

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

• To filter the air

• To exchange gases

• To warm the air

• To help expand or contract the thoracic cavity

How many lobes does the right lung have?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

Which structure acts as a lid over the trachea to prevent food from entering it?

• The uvula

• The epiglottis

• The esophagus

• The bronchi

What is the correct order of air passing through the respiratory system?

• Nasal cavity -> Larynx -> Trachea -> Pharynx -> Bronchioles

• Nasal cavity -> Pharynx -> Trachea -> Larynx -> Bronchioles

• Nasal cavity -> Larynx -> Pharynx -> Trachea -> Bronchioles

• Nasal cavity -> Pharynx -> Larynx -> Trachea -> Bronchioles

Which system works closely with the respiratory system to deliver oxygen throughout the body?

• Digestive system

• Circulatory system

• Nervous system

• Muscular system

What is the primary role of the nasal cavity in the respiratory system?

• To exchange gases

• To produce sound

• To filter, warm, and moisten air

• To transport oxygen to the lungs

Which part of the respiratory system is the primary site for gas exchange?

• Trachea

• Bronchi

• Alveoli

• Pharynx

What is the function of cilia in the respiratory system?

• To exchange gases

• To produce mucus

• To warm the air

• To trap and move particles out of the airways