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functions of the lungs

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the main bone structure that protects the lungs
a)
Vertebrae
b)
Rib cage
c)
Skull
d)
Pelvis
2.
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
3.
When you breathe, your lungs take in ___ and remove ___. 
a)
air/oxygen
b)
oxygen/carbon dioxide 
c)
carbon dioxide/waste 
d)
waste/air 
4.
The lungs are located
a)
In your chest, on the right side.
b)
In your chest, on the left side.
c)
In your chest, on both sides.
5.
Our bodies need the _________ in the air we breathe.
a)
feathers
b)
oxygen
c)
carbon dioxide
6.
When you breathe hard, your body...
a)
gets really sweaty.
b)
takes in more oxygen.
c)
sounds loud.
7.
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.
8.

Where does air first enter your body?

a)

ears

b)

eyes

c)

toes

d)

nose or mouth

9.

Where are your lungs located?

a)

Stomach

b)

Back

c)

Chest

d)

Head

10.

How many lungs do you have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

11.

Which lung is bigger?

a)

Left

b)

Right

c)

None

d)

They are the both size

12.

The _______ lungs is a little smaller to leave space for the _______ (Type the missing words).

(a)  

13.

I branch of into two parts, one part to the left lung, one part the right lung. Who am I?

a)

Trachea

b)

Oxygen

c)

Bronchi

d)

I don't know

14.

The Corona Virus affects the _________ mostly.

a)

Brain

b)

Eyes

c)

Lungs

d)

Feet

15.

Select the option that best describes something I can do to keep safe during the Corona Virus.

a)

Go to the park with all my friends

b)

Wash my hands only once a day to save soap

c)

Be scared because that will help me to be more focused

d)

Wash my hands multiple times a day to keep them clean

16.

Select the option that best describes something I can do to keep safe during the Corona Virus.

a)

Sneeze in a tissue or cloth

b)

Do not shake hands in public

c)

Stay home as much as possible

d)

All of the above

17.

The lungs allows _____ to go through the body.

a)

Air

b)

Water

c)

Food

d)

Blood

18.

Take a deep breath, you are a winner!!

a)

Yes I am!

b)

I am not so sure...

c)

Maybe...

d)

I don't think so!

19.
I make up a movable cage to protect the lungs
a)
Ribs
b)
Intercostal Muscles
c)
Diagraphm
20.
Body parts are called ............................ .
a)
pieces
b)
organs
c)
machines
21.
Our body parts work ..................... to keep our body alive.
a)
together
b)
alone
c)
separatly
22.
This picture shows that .....................
a)
the brain is outside the skull
b)
the skull does not protect the brain
c)
the brain is protected inside the skull
d)
the skull is inside the brain
23.
...................... are protected by the ribs.
a)
Lungs and brain
b)
Heart and lungs
c)
Heart and brain
24.
When you sleep, your heart stops beating.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
Every human has ...................... lungs.
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
four
26.
..................... help us breathe.
a)
The heart
b)
The brain
c)
The lungs
27.
Choose the correct air pathway when you breathe in.
a)
Windpipe ---> Nose ---> Lungs
b)
Lungs ---> Nose ---> Windpipe
c)
Nose ---> Windpipe ---> Lungs
d)
Nose ---> Lungs ---> Windpipe
28.
the process by which the body obtains and uses oxygen and removes carbon dioxide and water.
a)
breathing
b)
respiration
c)
digestion
d)
circulation