Respiratory System Quiz

What carries most carbon dioxide in the blood?

• It reacts with water to form bicarbonate ions

• It binds to hemoglobin

• It dissolves into the plasma

• It is carried by white blood cells

What does "pneumonia" refer to?

• Difficulty breathing through the nose

• An infection that causes the lungs to fill with fluid

• Inflammation of the vocal cords

• Congestion in the sinuses

What does "laryngitis" refer to?

• Inflammation of the throat causing swallowing pain

• Inflammation of the vocal cords causing hoarseness or loss of voice

• Swelling of the sinuses causing pressure and headache

• Infection of the lungs causing difficulty breathing

"Pleurisy" is an inflammatory condition. What do you think it causes?

• Narrowing of the bronchial tubes causing wheezing

• Increased friction around the lungs during breathing

• Abdominal discomfort

• Difficulty breathing through the trachea

What does "hypoxia" mean?

• High carbon dioxide levels in the bloodstream

• Inflammation of the sinuses causing congestion

• Inflammation of the throat causing pain while swallowing

• Low oxygen levels in the tissues, often causing fatigue or confusion

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-3

What does "dyspnea" mean?

• Painful coughing

• Painful breathing

• Rapid heartbeat

• Difficulty swallowing

What does "tracheotomy" involve?

• Blockage in the bronchi

• Inserting a tube down a patient’s throat

• Removal of the epiglottis

• Creating an opening in the trachea to assist with breathing

What does "laryngectomy" involve?

• Inflammation of the larynx causing hoarseness

• Removal of the larynx, often due to cancer

• Removal of a lung

• Removal of one lobe on a lung

What does "bronchospasm" mean?

• Blockage in the nasal cavity

• Sudden contraction of the bronchial muscles, often causing wheezing

• Fluid buildup in the lungs

• Inflammation of the throat causing pain

What does "nasopharyngitis" involve?

• Narrowing of the throat due to infection

• Congestion of the nasal sinuses

• Swelling of the lungs causing shortness of breath

• Inflammation of the nose and throat