C & D Initial Assessment -Understanding the Respiratory System

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

• To circulate blood throughout the body

• To exchange gases between the body and the environment

• To digest food and absorb nutrients

• To produce hormones

Which structure in the respiratory system is responsible for the voice production?

• Trachea

• Bronchi

• Larynx

• Alveoli

During inhalation, the diaphragm:

• Relaxes and moves upwards

• Contracts and moves downwards

• Relaxes and moves downwards

• Contracts and moves upwards

What is the main site of gaseous exchange in the lungs?

• Bronchi

• Trachea

• Alveoli

• Larynx

Which of the following is NOT a part of the upper respiratory tract?

• Nasal cavity

• Pharynx

• Larynx

• Bronchi

What is the term for the maximum amount of air a person can exhale after a maximum inhalation?

• Tidal Volume

• Residual Volume

• Vital Capacity

• Inspiratory Reserve Volume

Which gas is primarily transported by haemoglobin in red blood cells?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Argon

What is the normal resting respiratory rate for an average adult?

• 5-10 breaths per minute

• 12-20 breaths per minute

• 25-30 breaths per minute

• 35-40 breaths per minute

Which muscle, besides the diaphragm, plays a significant role in breathing?

• Biceps

• Intercostal muscles

• Quadriceps

• Trapezius

What is the term for the volume of air remaining in the lungs after a maximal exhalation?

• Tidal Volume

• Residual Volume

• Vital Capacity

• Inspiratory Reserve Volume