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Respiratory System

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mesothelioma can be caused by exposure to which substance below:

a)

coal

b)

asbestosis

c)

steel wool

d)

silica

2.

An element used in florescent powders, metal alloys, and in the nuclear power industry can cause which condition:

a)

asbestosis

b)

silicosis

c)

berylliosis

d)

amerosis

3.

Smooth muscle contractions making it difficult to move air in and out of the airway is called:

a)

silicosis

b)

bronchodilation

c)

asbestosis

d)

bronchoconstriction

4.

The ridge of cartilage, separating the opening of the main bronchi

a)

carina

b)

hilum

c)

nare

d)

pharynx

5.

The highlighted area is called:

a)

septum

b)

conchae

c)

pharynx

d)

polyp

6.

A progressive, degenerative disease that destroys the alveolar walls is called:

a)

epiglottitis

b)

emphysema

c)

pleural effusion

d)

RSV

7.

The flap-like structure that prevents food and water from entering the air passageway

a)

trachea

b)

pharynx

c)

epiglottis

d)

adenoids

8.

The area superior to the soft palate. It communicates with the nasal cavity and provides a passageway for air during breathing is called:

a)

larygopharynx

b)

oropharynx

c)

nomopharynx

d)

nasopharynx

9.

The medial division of the nasal cavity-left and right is called:

a)

conchae

b)

pharynx

c)

trachea

d)

septum

10.

The "Adam's apple" is known as:

a)

pharynx cartilage

b)

uvula

c)

thyroid cartilage

d)

frenulum

11.

The trachea is also known as the:

a)

villi

b)

windpipe

c)

epiglottis

d)

throat

12.

Increasing tension on the vocal cords can cause what to happen:

a)

Changes vocal volume (amplitude)

b)

Provides a reverb effect to the vocals

c)

Changes vocal pitch (frequency)

d)

Changes vocal timbre (quality)

13.

Moving air into lungs is called:

a)

Exhalation

b)

Wheezing

c)

Inhalation

d)

Rhonchi

14.

Substance that breaks up surface tension of water in alveoli:

a)

pleural

b)

emulsification

c)

surfactant

d)

amines

15.

Respiratory center of the brain is located in the:

a)

Medulla oblongata

b)

Thalamus

c)

Palate

d)

Temporal