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Respiratory system and fitness

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 17mins

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1.

Select the name of the organ indicated by the letter "D".

a)

Trachea

b)

Esophagus

c)

Bronchus

d)

Alveoli

2.

When you swallow, the (a)   prevents food and water from entering the trachea.

3.

The trachea and bronchi have cartilaginous rings. Outline a reason for this structure.

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4.

Which of the following statements are true?

a)

Respiration process only happens in living organisms that have a respiratory system.

b)

Respiration process happens in all living cells

c)

Breathing process only happens in living organisms that have a respiratory system.

d)

Breathing process happens in all living cells

5.

The image shows the inhalation process. Select the correct statements that outline what happens during this process.

a)

The diaphragm relaxes and moves up

b)

The ribcage swings up and out

c)

The ribcage swings down and in

d)

The diaphragm contracts and moves downwards

e)

Air is pushed out

6.

Define the term "Respiration".

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7.

Write down the equation for aerobic respiration.

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8.

Which of the following statements are true for anaerobic respiration?

a)

Anaerobic respiration doesn't require the presence of oxygen.

b)

Anaerobic respiration requires the presence of oxygen

c)

Anaerobic respiration produces more energy than aerobic respiration

d)

Anaerobic respiration produces ATP

9.

State what is being measured using the method above

(a)  

10.

Justify the following statement:

"It isn't a good idea to hold your breath when you exercise."

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11.

Which organ in the respiratory system is responsible for filtering and warming the air you breathe in?

a)

Phraynx

b)

Larynx

c)

Nasal Cavity

d)

Trachea

12.

Interpret the graph above to determine how the lung capacity is different between the two genders.

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