Exploring the Respiratory System

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

• To filter air

• To exchange gases

• To produce mucus

• To support the trachea

Which term refers to the voice box?

• Pharynx

• Larynx

• Trachea

• Bronchus

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

• To filter air

• To produce sound

• To assist in breathing

• To exchange gases

Which of the following is the correct term for the windpipe?

• Larynx

• Trachea

• Bronchus

• Alveolus

What does the prefix "nas/o" refer to?

• Lungs

• Nose

• Throat

• Mouth

Which structure is responsible for preventing food from entering the airway?

• Larynx

• Epiglottis

• Trachea

• Bronchus

What does "pleur/o" refer to in medical terminology?

• Lung

• Diaphragm

• Pleura

• Sinus

Which term is used to describe the air sacs in the lungs?

• Bronchioles

• Alveoli

• Sinuses

• Lobes

What does "bronch/o" refer to?

• Bronchus

• Bronchiole

• Alveolus

• Larynx

Which term refers to the small branches of the bronchial tubes?

• Alveoli

• Bronchioles

• Sinuses

• Lobes