The Respiratory System - Young Interns

The purpose of respiration is to __________________.

• Obtain nutrients from the food we eat

• Remove waste gases from the body

• Release energy from the food we consume

• To exercise and stay fit

The lungs are organs of the ____________ respiratory tract.

• Upper

• Lower

• Inner

• External

Which part of the respiratory system is illustrated here?

• The mouth

• The alveoli in the lungs

• The lining of the stomach

• The cilia and mucous membrane

Another name for the pharynx is the

The two tubes that branch off from the trachea are called the ____

Which of these organs functions in both the respiratory system and the digestive system?

• The pharynx

• The larynx

• The esophagus

• The stomach

In this diagram, the blue arrow shows the passage of ______

• Inhaled air into the trachea

• Inhaled air into the esophagus

• Ingested food into the esophagus

• Ingested food into the trachea

The part of the respiratory system labelled - 1 - is the __________

• nose

• mouth

• nasal cavity/ nasal passage

• mucous membranes

This organ helps bring a larger volume of air into the lungs, and at a faster rate.

Which type of nutrient found in sweet potatoes supplies energy to the body for a longer time?

• Simple carbohydrates

• Complex carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Vitamins