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Anatomy- Respiratory system

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
respiratory system
a)
organ system responsible for gas exchange
b)
opening posterior to nose where air enters the body and is warmed and humidified
c)
passageway for air in the thorax between the larynx and bronchi
d)
branch off from the trachea
2.
nasal cavity
a)
opening posterior to nose where air enters the body and is warmed and humidified
b)
passageway for air in the thorax between the larynx and bronchi
c)
branch off from the trachea
d)
smallest passagways for air in the lungs; deliver air to alveoli
3.
trachea
a)
passageway for air in the thorax between the larynx and bronchi
b)
branch off from the trachea
c)
smallest passagways for air in the lungs; deliver air to alveoli
d)
air sacs where gas is exchanged in lungs; covered in capillaries
4.
bronchi
a)
branch off from the trachea
b)
smallest passagways for air in the lungs; deliver air to alveoli
c)
air sacs where gas is exchanged in lungs; covered in capillaries
d)
muscle that forms the floor of the chest cavity, contracts and relaxes to draw air into and out of the lungs
5.
bronchioles
a)
smallest passagways for air in the lungs; deliver air to alveoli
b)
air sacs where gas is exchanged in lungs; covered in capillaries
c)
muscle that forms the floor of the chest cavity, contracts and relaxes to draw air into and out of the lungs
d)
gas exchange between the blood and body cells
6.
alveoli
a)
air sacs where gas is exchanged in lungs; covered in capillaries
b)
muscle that forms the floor of the chest cavity, contracts and relaxes to draw air into and out of the lungs
c)
gas exchange between the blood and body cells
d)
gas exchange between blood and lungs
7.
diaphram
a)
muscle that forms the floor of the chest cavity, contracts and relaxes to draw air into and out of the lungs
b)
gas exchange between the blood and body cells
c)
gas exchange between blood and lungs
d)
external opening for breathing; anterior to nasal cavity
8.
pharynx
a)
passageway for air that extrends from the nasal cavity to the larynx
b)
"voice box" where air passes through to produce sounds
c)
organ system responsible for gas exchange
d)
opening posterior to nose where air enters the body and is warmed and humidified
9.
larynx
a)
"voice box" where air passes through to produce sounds
b)
organ system responsible for gas exchange
c)
opening posterior to nose where air enters the body and is warmed and humidified
d)
passageway for air in the thorax between the larynx and bronchi
10.

Structures 1, 2, and 3 together form the

a)

pharynx

b)

larynx

c)

oral cavity

d)

trachea

11.
a)

larynx

b)

pharynx

c)

trachea

d)

diaphragm

12.

Identify structure C

a)

trachea

b)

bronchi

c)

bronchioles

d)

alveoli

13.

Identify structure D

a)

bronchi

b)

trachea

c)

bronchioles

d)

alveoli

14.

Identify structure F

a)

bronchioles

b)

bronchi

c)

trachea

d)

alveoli

15.
a)

alveoli

b)

bronchi

c)

trachea

d)

nasal cavity

16.

The part of the respiratory system containing the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, & pharynx.

a)

Lower respiratory tract

b)

Upper respiratory tract

c)

Ventilation

d)

Pneumothorax

17.

The part of the respiratory system containing the larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.

a)

Lower Respiratory Tract

b)

Aspirate

c)

Surfactant

d)

Upper respiratory tract

18.

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

a)

to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body

b)

o break down food and absorb nutrients

c)

to remove oxygen from the body and deliver carbon dioxide

19.
Passage way that moistens the air and has hairs to trap dust and particles
a)
Nasal cavity
b)
Bronchi
c)
Mouth cavity
d)
Larynx
20.
This is a tube-like pasage used for food, liquid, and air
a)
Larynx
b)
Trachea
c)
Pharynx
d)
Lungs
21.
a flap of tissue that closes when we eat so food doesn't not go down the trachea
a)
larynx
b)
pharynx
c)
trachea
d)
epiglottis
22.
What happens during inspiration?
a)
The diaphragm contracts and pulls down to cause air to rush into the thoracic cavity.
b)
The diaphragm relaxes and causes a pressure change and air rushes out.
c)
The diaphram relaxes and causes the thoracic cavity to get smaller.
23.
Which hair like structures line the trachea and respiratory passageways?
a)
microvilli
b)
cilia
c)
flagella
24.

How many lobes are there in your left lung?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

25.
The movement of oxygen from the alveoli to the blood and from the blood to the tissues is due to the process of... 
a)
osmosis
b)
diffusion
c)
cytokinesis
d)
phagocytosis
26.

Area #1 where air enters the throat through the nose is called the -

a)

laryngopharynx

b)

oropharynx

c)

nasopharynx

d)

lattapharynx

27.

Area #2 where air enters the throat through the mouth is called the -

a)

laryngopharynx

b)

oropharynx

c)

nasopharynx

d)

lattapharynx

28.

Area #2 is the largest part of the larynx, it is commonly called the Adam's apple and known as the -

a)

pharynx

b)

thyroid cartilage

c)

epiglottis

d)

nasolarynx

29.
When you exercise, your heart beats faster to...
a)
spread oxygen throughout your body more quickly.
b)
make you feel excited.
c)
let you know you're working hard.
30.
What is the main bone structure that protects the lungs
a)
Vertebrae
b)
Rib cage
c)
Skull
d)
Pelvis
31.
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