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Respiratory System

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Number 6 is pointing to which organ of the Respiratory System
a)
Nose
b)
Lung
c)
Diaphragm
d)
Bronchi Tube
2.
Which 2 substances are exchanged in the Respiratory System?
a)
oxygen and nitrogen
b)
carbon dioxide and oxygen
c)
oxygen and glucose
d)
glucose and carbon dioxide
3.
Numbers 5 and 9 are pointing to which organ of the Respiratory System?
a)
Bronchi Tubes
b)
Lung
c)
Alveoli
d)
Trachea
4.

Joyce was hit in the throat by a ball. Later that day while eating supper she noticed that it hurt in her mid neck when she swallowed food. What part of her neck was hurting?

a)

Bronchi

b)

Trachea

c)

bronchail Tubes

d)

pharynx

e)

nasal cavity

5.
Number 1 is pointing at which Respiratory organ?
a)
Diaphragm
b)
Lung
c)
Bronchi Tubes
d)
Nose
6.

Henry smoked for years. He now has trouble breathing, The doctors said he is not getting enough oxygen in his system. He explained that the parts of his lungs that perform gas exchange has been damaged. What would that part be?

a)

Diaphragm

b)

Alveoli

c)

Bronchi Tube

d)

Trachea

e)

Plura

7.
Number 11 is pointing to which organ of the Respiratory System?
a)
Alveoli
b)
Lungs
c)
Bronchi Tubes
d)
Bronchioles
8.

After Cindy takes in a breath of air it travels down her trachea to her ______________________ and it is then sent into her lungs..

a)

Alveoli

b)

Bronchi

c)

Veins

d)

Arteries

e)

Bronchial Tubes

9.
Letter D is pointing to which Respiratory organ?
a)
Alveoli
b)
Diaphragm
c)
Lung
d)
Bronchi
10.

During the winter, workers at the sawmill know to breath through their ______________because the air gets warmed, moistened and filtered before entering the body?

a)

lungs

b)

nose cavity

c)

oral cavity

d)

Avoli

11.

Dan had to give a presentation on the respiratory system to his class. He first identified the main organ of the Respiratory System. He then explained that this organ was the location of gas exchange in our bodies. What would be the organ?

a)

Heart

b)

Small Intestine

c)

Lungs

d)

Kidneys

12.
Letter B is pointing to which organ of the Respiratory System?
a)
Nose
b)
Trachea
c)
Lungs
d)
Diaphragm
13.
Number 7 is pointing to which organ of the Respiratory System?
a)
Lung
b)
Bronchi Tube
c)
Trachea
d)
Nose
14.

When the diaphragm contracts and moves down, the lungs are...

a)

expanding with air

b)

shrinking - pushing air out

c)

becoming flat

d)

dialating

15.

When the diapragm relaxes and moves back up, the lungs are...

a)

expanding with air

b)

shrinking - pushing air out

c)

filling with air

16.
Given the following structures:
1. larynx
2. nasal cavity
3. pharynx
4. trachea
Which of the following is the correct order that air would flow during inhalation. 
a)
1,2,3,4
b)
2,3,1,4
c)
2,1,3,4
d)
4,2,3,1 
17.

The trachea is an important part of the respiratory system. It job is to allow air to flow into the lungs, as well as, clean the air. What are the structures called that cleans the air we breath?

a)

extends from the nasal cavity to the bronchi

b)

it is lined with cilia

c)

it is lined with large air vents

d)

is the passageway for food into the stomach

18.

Jeff ran a mile in 2.5 minutes. He was breathing very hard.

Which of the following is the correct order in which air was flowing into his lungs while he ran?

1. alveoli

2. bronchi

3. bronchioles

4.treachea

a)

1,2, 4,3

b)

2,1,3,4

c)

4,2,3,1

d)

3,4, 2,1

19.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of human lungs?

a)

Both right and left lungs are composed of three lobes.

b)

Bronchi divide to form bronchioles.

c)

Capillary supply is abundant to facilitate gas exchange with the blood.

d)

The alveoli are tiny air sacs arranged in clusters.

20.
Which body function is made possible by the fibrous bands stretched across the larynx?
a)
swallowing
b)
breathing
c)
diffusion
d)
speech
21.
The use of oxygen by the cells to release enery from food is called...
a)
photosynthesis
b)
cellular respiration
c)
diffusion
d)
osmosis
22.

The molecules used to make ATP comes from ...

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

glucose

d)

water

23.
Which organelle uses oxygen to release enery from food?
a)
nucleus
b)
ribosome
c)
mitochondrion
d)
endoplasmic reticulum
24.

Peyton was in anatomy class and was given two human lung models to look at. His job was to determine which was the right and which was the left lung. Which of the following would he use to determine the answer?

a)

they both are the same size and shape so it would be hard for him to determine

b)

the right lung is longer that the left

c)

the right lung has three lobes and the left lung only has two,

d)

the left lung has three lobes and the right has two lobes,

25.

Each lung is contained within the thoracic cavity, but is also surrounded by the ___________.

a)

Plura

b)

mucus membranes

c)

diaphragm

d)

cartilage cage

26.

The role of the mucus and cilia in the respiratory system is to....

a)

warm the air.

b)

clean the air.

c)

humidify the air.

d)

All of the choices are true.

27.

Gases move from a lower pressure to a higher pressure.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

always

d)

only under water

28.

Any dissolved particles such as gases, move across a given area from a higher concentration to a lower concentration.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

never

d)

sometimes during different seasons

29.
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
a)
to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body
b)
to bring oxygen to the body
c)
to break down food and absorb nutrients
d)
to remove oxygen from the body and deliver carbon dioxide
30.

When I exhale my lungs are ____________ air.

a)

taking in

b)

releasing

c)

holding in

d)

desloving air into the body

31.

When Nate inhales he is _____________.

a)

taking in air

b)

letting out air

c)

absorbing air

d)

using up air

32.
What is function of the dome-shaped diaphragm?
a)
This is where gas exchange happens.
b)
Air passes through the diaphragm on the way to the lungs.
c)
It attaches to the lungs to help in breathing.
d)
It is under the lungs and keeps them from falling down to your stomach.
33.
What is the function of the bronchi?
a)
Transport air from nose to lungs
b)
Transport air from trachea to lungs
c)
Transport air from lungs to alveoli
d)
Transport air from alveoli to blood
34.
A disorder of the lungs called ____ causes the bronchi to become restricted (get smaller) so air can't get to the lungs.
a)
asthma 
b)
cold
c)
influenza 
d)
bronchitis 
35.
The two main branches from the trachea (one to each lung)
a)
bronchi
b)
alveoli
c)
capillaries
d)
bronchioles
36.
The air sacs that are covered with capillaries where gas exchange takes place
a)
bronchi
b)
lungs
c)
oxygen
d)
alveoli
37.
The passageway that is shared by both the digestive and respiratory system is the....
a)
larynx
b)
pharynx
c)
trachea
d)
nose
38.
Flap of skin that covers the opening to the windpipe during swallowing
a)
Stomach
b)
Trachea
c)
Pancreas
d)
Epiglottis
39.
The Pharynx is the muscle that moves the lungs
a)
True
b)
False
40.
The process of taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide from the body.
a)
transpiration 
b)
respiration 
c)
digestion
d)
relaxation
41.
Having to do with the voice or speaking.
a)
heart
b)
lungs
c)
vocal
d)
singing
42.
A shortening of the muscle when made tense.
a)
respiration​
b)
contract​
c)
alveoli​
d)
lungs​
43.
A lengthening of the muscle when made less tense, to release.
a)
relax​
b)
lung
c)
respiratory system
d)
respiration
44.
The beginning point of the respiratory system where air is taken into the body.
a)
lung
b)
diaphragm​
c)
nose​
d)
trachea​
45.
What is the correct name for the windpipe?
a)
Trachea
b)
Bronchus
c)
Bronchiole
d)
Larynx
46.

Joe got hit by a frisbee in his voice box. What part of the neck did he actually get hit in?

a)

Trachea

b)

Bronchus

c)

Bronchiole

d)

Larynx

47.
Which of these ingredients in cigarette smoke is an addictive stimulant?
a)
Tar
b)
Nicotine
c)
Carbon monoxide
d)
Carbon dioxide
48.
Which of these ingredients in cigarette smoke binds to haemoglobin and prevents red blood cells transporting oxygen?
a)
Tar
b)
Nicotine
c)
Carbon monoxide
d)
Carbon dioxide
49.

Henry has an inflammatory disease that causes his bronchi to become blocked or narrowed making it hard for him to breath. What type of condition does he have?

a)

Pleurisy

b)

Asthma

c)

Allergies

d)

Emphysema

50.
Which blood cells carry the oxygen to the rest of the body?
a)
Red Blood Cells
b)
White Blood Cells
c)
Blue Blood Cells
d)
Yellow Blood Cells
51.

Which body structure protects the lungs from outside harm?

a)

Cartilage

b)

Tiny Sacs

c)

The Rib Cage

d)

mucus

52.
To go on living, the body's cells need food, water, chemicals and ...
a)
Helium
b)
Oxygen
c)
Nitrogen
d)
Carbon Dioxide
53.

What is the purpose of nose hairs?

a)

Fight disease

b)

to make you look better

c)

filters dust and other particles out of nose

d)

Tickle the nose so you sneeze

54.

When we inhale air into our lungs, the air is moving from which of the following.

a)

from low pressure to high pressure

b)

from low pressure to lower pressure

c)

from high pressure to low pressure

d)

from high to higher pressure

55.

When we exhale the air we release is moving from which of the following.

a)

from low pressure to high pressure

b)

from low pressure to lower pressure

c)

from high pressure to low pressure

d)

from high to higher pressure

56.

Henry wants to demonstrate to his class the movement of a gas based on what he has learned in class about the way gases behave under pressure. Which of the following could he use? mark all that apply.

a)

Blowing up a balloon and letting it go

b)

Blowing up a tire and then releasing the air inside

c)

Filling up a balloon with water and letting it go

d)

Shaking up a bottle of pop and then taking off the cap

57.

Where would you find greater air pressure?

a)

Outer space

b)

under water

c)

hot air balloon

d)

boiling water

58.

What part of your body doesn't need oxygen?

a)

brain

b)

skin

c)

heart

d)

stomach

e)

no such part

59.

Gas exchange occurs every second you are alive. What blood vessels are responsible for gas exchange?

a)

arteries

b)

veins

c)

capillaries

d)

Superior Vena Cava

60.

Which of the following types of air have the greatest pressure ?

a)

hot

b)

cold

c)

warm

61.

The respitory system is coated with a sitcky substance that collects matter that is breath in during inhealation.

a)

syrup

b)

mucus

c)

honey

d)

glue

e)

All the above

62.

Chloe researched what her voice box was made of. She found out that it wasn't bone like she thought but instead _________________.

a)

muscle

b)

bone

c)

cartlilage

d)

blood vessels

63.

Based on research, what is the number one cause of lung damage?

a)

singing

b)

eating hot food

c)

breathing oxygen

d)

smoking