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Respiratory Anatomy Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The smallest conducting respiratory passageways are called the

a)

bronchioles

b)

trachea

c)

glottis

d)

alveoli

2.

Which of the following structures closes off the larynx during swallowing

a)

glottis

b)

epiglottis

c)

esophagus

d)

palate

3.

The anatomical name for the windpipe is the

a)

glottis

b)

epiglottis

c)

trachea

d)

vocal cords

4.

The main function of the squamous epithelial cells in the alveolar walls is

a)

to create surfactant

b)

stimulate the diaphragm

c)

reduce surface tension

d)

gas exchange

5.

The main function of surfactant in the alveoli is

a)

to reduce surface tension of the avleolar fluid

b)

gas exchange

c)

close off the larynx during swallowing

d)

separate the oral and nasal cavities

6.

The trachae is superior to the lungs

a)

true

b)

false

7.
The air sacs that are covered with capillaries where gas exchange takes place
a)
bronchi
b)
lungs
c)
oxygen
d)
alveoli
8.
This is a tube about 12cm long with c-shaped rings of cartilage to keep it open
a)
Nasal cavity
b)
Trachea
c)
Mouth Cavity
d)
Pharynx
9.
Two short tubes that carry air into the lungs
a)
Trachea
b)
Bronchioles
c)
Lungs
d)
Bronchi
10.
Muscular structure that helps to expand and contract the lungs, forcing air in and out
a)
Pharynx
b)
Nasal cavity
c)
Alveoli
d)
Diaphragm
11.
This is a tube-like pasage used for food, liquid, and air
a)
Larynx
b)
Trachea
c)
Pharynx
d)
Lungs
12.
This is the airway that has two pairs of vocal chords attached to it
a)
Lungs
b)
Diaphragm
c)
Pharynx
d)
Larynx
13.
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
14.
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 
15.

A cavity within a bone or other tissue, especially one in the bones of the face or skull connecting with the nasal cavities.

a)

Sinus

b)

Nose

c)

Pharynx

d)

Larynx

16.

What part of the pharynx is the region labeled?

a)

Oral cavity

b)

Nasal cavity

c)

Laryngopharynx

d)

Oropharynx

e)

Nasopharynx

17.

The arrow is pointing to...

a)

Epiglottis

b)

Glottis

c)

True vocal cords

d)

Trachea

18.

Which sequence correctly indicates the branching pattern of the human respiratory system?

a)

trachea -> bronchi -> bronchioles -> alveoli

b)

trachea -> bronchioles -> bronchi -> alveoli

c)

alveoli -> trachea -> bronchioles -> bronchi

d)

alveoli -> bronchioles -> trachea -> bronchi

19.

Which diagram best illustrates the function of an alveolus?

a)
b)
c)
d)
20.

Which structure shown in the diagram below contracts, causing a pressure change in the chest cavity during breathing?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D