Exploring the Parts of the Respiratory System

What is the first part of the respiratory tract that air enters?

• Trachea

• Nasal cavity

• Larynx

• Pharynx

How many parts does the pharynx have?

• One

• Four

• Three

• Two

What is the term used for the voice box?

• Larynx

• Bronchi

• Alveoli

• Trachea

Which bronchus is more likely to have inhaled objects?

• Neither

• Both equally

• Right stem bronchus

• Left stem bronchus

How many lobes does the right lung have?

• One

• Four

• Three

• Two

Why does the left lung have fewer lobes than the right?

• To make room for the liver

• To make room for the heart

• Because of the trachea's position

• Due to the presence of more bronchi

What is the primary site of gas exchange in the lungs?

• Trachea

• Bronchi

• Bronchioles

• Alveoli

What do turbinates do to the air we inhale?

• Spin and filter it

• Cool it down

• Increase its humidity

• Decrease its oxygen content

What is the significance of the cartilage in the trachea?

• It produces mucus

• It facilitates gas exchange

• It keeps the trachea open

• It absorbs pollutants

What condition is characterized by the constriction of bronchioles?

• Bronchitis

• Pneumonia

• Asthma

• Tuberculosis