Respiratory Practice Test

Anika and Maya are studying human anatomy. They learn that the lungs are different in structure. How do the left and right lung differ?

• The left lung had 3 lobes and the right has 2

• The left lung has 2 lobes and the right has 3

• The left lung has 3 branches and the right has 2

• The left lung has 2 branches and the right has 3

During a biology class, Charlotte asked her teacher, "What is another name for the larynx?"

• Trachea

• Pharynx

• Voice Box

• Bronchioles

Aiden was walking through a dusty street and noticed how his body was able to warm and filter the air he breathed in. Which structure of the respiratory tract is responsible for this function?

• Pharynx

• Nose

• Larynx

• Trachea

Arjun and Mason are discussing health topics in their biology class. Arjun asks, "What statement is true about lung cancer?"

• The prognosis is good.

• Treatment includes hormone therapy and blood transfusions.

• IT is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women.

• Second hand smoke rarely contributes to the development of lung cancer.

Henry is learning about human biology in his science class. His teacher asks, "The body's pH wants to be _____"

• Slightly acidic

• Slightly basic

• Neutral

• It varies depending on the situation

Oliver is studying human anatomy and wants to know which surface of the lungs contacts the rib cage. Can you help him identify it?

• Epidermal

• Pleura

• Ectoderm

• Plursy

Liam was running a marathon and suddenly experienced dyspnea. What breathing issue was he facing?

• Not breathing consistently

• Having a hard time breathing

• Slow breathing

• Rapid breathing

What is the average respiratory rate of a young healthy adult

• 10
• 18
• 22
• 30

Benjamin is studying human anatomy and learns that contraction of the external intercostal muscles causes which of the following to occur?

• The diaphragm moves downward.

• The rib cage is compressed.

• The thoracic cavity volume decreases.

• The ribs and sternum move upward.

During a yoga class, Lily is practicing her breathing exercises. While exhaling, is her diaphragm relaxing or contracting?

• Relaxing

• Contracting