Respiratory System Quiz

What is the proper term for the physical act of bringing air in and out of the lungs?

• Digestion

• Ventilation

• Circulation

• Respiration

Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?

• Trachea

• Alveoli

• Bronchi

• Pharynx

What is the function of the epiglottis in the respiratory system?

• Exchange gases

• Filter air

• Prevent food from entering the trachea

• Warm the air

What is the role of bronchioles in the respiratory system?

• Transport oxygen

• Warm the air

• Trap dust particles

• Transport gases

Where does gas exchange take place?

• Trachea

• Bronchi

• Alveoli

• Capillaries

What gas is released from the lungs in respiration?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Iron

What is the main function of the respiratory surface in the lungs?

• Circulation

• Gas exchange

• Excretion

• Digestion

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

• Exchange gases

• Filter air

• Control breathing

• Warm the air

Which structure in the respiratory system is responsible for producing sound?

• Trachea

• Larynx

• Bronchi

• Alveoli

What is the purpose of mucus in the respiratory system?

• Trap dust particles

• Exchange gases

• Warm the air

• Filter air