Human Anatomy: Respiratory System Quiz

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

• Circulation

• Digestion

• Gas exchange

• Muscle contraction

Which structure is responsible for the voice production?

• Bronchi

• Pharynx

• Larynx

• Trachea

What does the nasal cavity primarily do to the inhaled air?

• Warms, moistens, and filters

• Cools, dries, and purifies

• Heats and contaminates

• Moistens and pollutes

Which part of the respiratory system is also known as the windpipe?

• Trachea

• Esophagus

• Bronchi

• Larynx

What is the role of alveoli in the respiratory system?

• Gas exchange

• Mucus secretion

• Air filtration

• Sound production

Which muscle plays a vital role in breathing?

• Pectoral

• Diaphragm

• Abdominal

• Intercostal

What is the main cause of asthma?

• Viral infection

• Bacterial infection

• Allergic reaction to food

• Chronic bronchial inflammation

Which disease is characterized by the production of thick, sticky mucus?

• Influenza

• Chronic Bronchitis

• Tuberculosis

• Cystic Fibrosis

What is the common symptom of pneumonia?

• Hoarseness

• Dry cough

• Sneezing

• Cough with phlegm

Which part of the respiratory system contains the vocal cords?

• Larynx

• Trachea

• Nasal cavity

• Pharynx