Respiratory System Quiz 15A

The vocal cords are located inside the ________.

• esophagus

• larynx

• pharynx

• trachea

The microscopic structures in the lungs where gases are exchanged with blood vessels are called ________.

• alveoli

• bronchi

• tracheae

• windpipes

Which of the following happen(s) when you inhale?

• Your chest cavity expands.

• Your diaphragm contracts.

• Your diaphragm pushes upward.

• Your stomach organs are pushed downward.

Where does the digestive system passageway connect with the respiratory system?

• at the lungs

• at the esophagus

• at the pharynx

• at the stomach

Order the following structures to show the path taken by inhaled air as it passes through them: alveoli, bronchi, larynx, nasal cavity, and trachea.

• nasal cavity, larynx, trachea, bronchi, alveoli

• nasal cavity, trachea, larynx, bronchi, alveoli

• larynx, nasal cavity, trachea, bronchi, alveoli

• trachea, larynx, nasal cavity, bronchi, alveoli

How does the respiratory system rely on the muscular system for breathing?

• The lungs and heart muscles work together.

• The diaphragm and rib muscles are responsible for inhaling and exhaling.

• The abdominal and chest muscles control the breathing rate.

• The neck and shoulder muscles assist in air intake.