Exploring the Respiratory System

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of gases?

• Trachea

• Alveoli

• Bronchi

• Larynx

What is the primary function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?

• To filter dust and particles

• To produce sound

• To help in breathing by contracting and relaxing

• To transport oxygen in the blood

Which structure connects the throat to the lungs?

• Esophagus

• Trachea

• Alveoli

• Diaphragm

What is the main function of the nasal cavity in the respiratory system?

• To exchange gases

• To warm, moisten, and filter the air

• To produce mucus

• To store oxygen

Which part of the respiratory system is also known as the voice box?

• Pharynx

• Larynx

• Bronchi

• Alveoli

What is the role of the bronchi in the respiratory system?

• To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

• To carry air from the trachea to the lungs

• To produce sound

• To filter air

Which part of the respiratory system is a muscular tube that serves as a passageway for both air and food?

• Trachea

• Esophagus

• Pharynx

• Larynx

What is the primary function of the lungs in the respiratory system?

• To filter blood

• To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

• To produce hormones

• To digest food

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for producing mucus to trap dust and microbes?

• Alveoli

• Bronchi

• Nasal cavity

• Diaphragm

What is the function of the epiglottis in the respiratory system?

• To produce sound

• To prevent food from entering the trachea

• To exchange gases

• To filter air