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Worksheets2.1.1 & 2.1.2 - Structures & Functions of the Ventilatory System
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which of the following is not part of the ventilatory system?
Bronchioles
Trachea
Esophagus
Bronchus
Pharynx
What is the name of the small sacs specially adapted for gas exchange?
Bronchioles
Alveoli
Trachea
Pharynx
Which of the following is not a function of the conducting pathways of the ventilatory system?
Low resistance path for airflow
Defense against harmful substances
Warming and moistening of air
Cooling and drying of air
Which of the following structures is lined with C-shaped cartilage to prevent collapse?
Bronchioles
Alveoli
Lungs
Trachea
What are the principal structures of the ventilatory system?
Mouth, trachea, ribs, intercostal muscles
Nose, pharynx, aorta, diaphragm
Nose, trachea, bronchioles, alveoli
Mouth, larynx, diaphragm, lungs
What are the functions of the nose during inspiration?
I. To moisten the air
II. To diffuse oxygen from the air
III. To filter the air
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Which is a principal structure of the ventilatory system?
Globin Chain
Trachea
Hemoglobin
Capillary
Which of the following is a/are function(s) of the conducting airways?
I. Provide a low resistance pathway for air
II. Remove the moisture from the air
III. Provide defence against harmful chemicals
I only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
What is the function of the conducting airways?
Cool and moisten the air
High resistance for air flow
Warm and moisten the air
Gaseous exchange
The voice box is also known as which organ?
Pharynx
Larynx
Tubes that move air from the trachea to the lungs.
Alveoli
Bronchi
Bronchioles
Larynx
Identify the structure represented by #1 in the diagram
Oral Cavity
Nasal Cavity
Pharynx
Alveoli
Identify the structure represented by #2 in the diagram
Oral Cavity
Nasal Cavity
Pharynx
Alveoli
Identify the structure represented by #3 in the diagram
Bronchi
Bronchioles
Pharynx
Larynx
Identify the structure represented by #4 in the diagram
Bronchi
Bronchioles
Lungs
Larynx
Identify the structure represented by #5 in the diagram
Bronchi
Bronchioles
Pharynx
Larynx
Identify the structure represented by #6 in the diagram
Bronchi
Bronchioles
Diaphragm
Alveoli
Identify the structure represented by #7 in the diagram
Bronchi
Bronchioles
Pharynx
Larynx
Identify the structure represented by #8 in the diagram
Bronchi
Trachea
Pharynx
Larynx
Identify the structure represented by #9 in the diagram
Bronchi
Trachea
Bronchioles
Larynx
Identify the structure represented by #10 in the diagram
Bronchi
Trachea
Bronchioles
Larynx
Identify the structure represented by #11 in the diagram
Bronchi
Alveoli
Bronchioles
Larynx
