Respiration and Breathing Quiz

What is the primary function of the pharynx in the respiratory process?

• To exchange gases with the blood

• To produce sound

• To serve as a passageway for air to the lungs

• To filter dust from the air

Which structure is responsible for guiding air towards the lungs?

• Diaphragm

• Esophagus

• Trachea

• Bronchioles

What is the role of bronchioles in the respiratory system?

• To exchange gases with the blood

• To produce mucus

• To filter air before it reaches the lungs

• To branch air into smaller passages within the lungs

Where does the gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?

• In the pharynx

• In the alveoli

• In the bronchi

• In the trachea

What is the main function of the diaphragm in breathing?

• To exchange gases

• To filter air

• To control the pace of breathing

• To produce sound