RESPIRATORY SYSTEM REVIEW

1. Where does oxygen primarily get into the blood?

• lungs
• liver
• heart
• kidneys

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

• Larynx
• Liver
• Trachea
• Bronchi

3. Which process involves the exchange of gases between the body and the outside air?

• Digestion
• Respiration
• Circulation
• Excretion

4. What is the primary function of red blood cells in the respiratory system?

• Transporting oxygen
• Transporting carbon dioxide
• Filtering air
• Producing mucus

5. What is the main organ involved in pulmonary gas exchange?

• Liver
• Kidneys
• Lungs
• Heart

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for producing vocal sounds?

• Trachea
• Bronchi
• Pharynx
• Larynx

What is the primary muscle responsible for inhalation?

• Diaphragm
• Biceps
• Quadriceps
• Abdominals

What happens during ventilation in the respiratory system?

• Gas exchange in the alveoli
• Contraction of the diaphragm
• Movement of air in and out of the lungs
• Production of vocal sounds

What triggers faster breathing when the level of carbon dioxide in the blood is too high?

• Increase in blood pH
• Decrease in blood pH
• Decrease in blood oxygen
• Increase in blood oxygen

Where does gas exchange between blood and body cells primarily occur?

• Pulmonary capillaries
• Alveoli
• Peripheral capillaries
• Trachea