Respiratory System Quiz Review

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

• To facilitate the digestion of food

• To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment

• To support the circulatory system

• To filter waste from the blood

Which of the following is NOT an organ of the respiratory system?

• Liver

• Pharynx

• Bronchi

• Alveoli

What prevents the trachea from collapsing during breathing?

• B-shaped cartilage rings

• C-shaped cartilage rings

• D-shaped cartilage rings

• A solid bone structure

What is the bronchial tree?

• A type of plant found in the lungs

• The branching system of airways within the lungs

• The main trunk of the respiratory system

• A system of blood vessels in the lungs

How does gas exchange occur in the lungs and tissues?

• Through active transport

• Through osmosis

• Through diffusion across the alveolar membranes

• Through filtration

What is ventilation in the context of the respiratory system?

• The process of cooling the body

• The process of filtering the blood

• The process of breathing, involving the movement of air in and out of the lungs

• The process of delivering nutrients to body tissues

What factors can influence variations in lung capacity?

• Diet and sleep patterns

• Age, gender, physical fitness, and environmental pollutants

• Blood type and skin color

• Occupation and marital status

Which group of individuals may have larger lung capacities?

• Sedentary individuals

• Pregnant women

• Athletes or individuals living at high altitudes

• Individuals with chronic respiratory diseases

What can disorders and diseases of the respiratory system lead to?

• Improved oxygen intake and health benefits

• Breathing difficulties, reduced oxygen intake, and other health complications

• Increased lung capacity and endurance

• Enhanced athletic performance

Which of the following is NOT a disorder or disease associated with the respiratory system?

• Asthma

• Lung cancer

• Diabetes

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)