G10B: Respiratory System Quiz

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

• Exchanging respiratory gases between the blood and external environment

• Digesting food and absorbing nutrients

• Producing hormones for body regulation

• Filtering waste from the blood

Which system does the respiratory system work with to perform its functions?

• Digestive system

• Cardiovascular system

• Nervous system

• Endocrine system

What do the cells of the human body require a constant supply of?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

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What waste product must be removed from the human body during gas exchange?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Helium

What is another name for the larynx?

• Throat

• Voice box

• Windpipe

• Nasal passage

What is the nasal cavity lined with?

• Smooth muscle

• Ciliated mucosa

• Cartilage

• Bone

What is the primary function of mucus in the ciliated mucosa?

• To absorb nutrients

• To trap dust, mold, and other contaminants

• To produce energy

• To transport oxygen

What is another name for the pharynx?

• Larynx

• Throat

• Esophagus

• Trachea

What structure diverts air away from the esophagus?

• Larynx

• Epiglottis

• Trachea

• Uvula

What is another name for the larynx?

• Voice box

• Windpipe

• Throat

• Nasal cavity