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2.1.1 & 2.1.2 - Structures & Functions of the Ventilatory System

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is not part of the ventilatory system?

a)

Bronchioles

b)

Trachea

c)

Esophagus

d)

Bronchus

e)

Pharynx

2.

What is the name of the small sacs specially adapted for gas exchange?

a)

Bronchioles

b)

Alveoli

c)

Trachea

d)

Pharynx

3.

Which of the following is not a function of the conducting pathways of the ventilatory system?

a)

Low resistance path for airflow

b)

Defense against harmful substances

c)

Warming and moistening of air

d)

Cooling and drying of air

4.

Which of the following structures is lined with C-shaped cartilage to prevent collapse?

a)

Bronchioles

b)

Alveoli

c)

Lungs

d)

Trachea

5.

What are the principal structures of the ventilatory system?

a)

Mouth, trachea, ribs, intercostal muscles

b)

Nose, pharynx, aorta, diaphragm

c)

Nose, trachea, bronchioles, alveoli

d)

Mouth, larynx, diaphragm, lungs

6.

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

a)

I and II only

b)

I and III only

c)

II and III only

d)

I, II and III

7.

Which is a principal structure of the ventilatory system?

a)

Globin Chain

b)

Trachea

c)

Hemoglobin

d)

Capillary

8.

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

a)

I only

b)

I and III only

c)

II and III only

d)

I, II and III

9.

What is the function of the conducting airways?

a)

Cool and moisten the air

b)

High resistance for air flow

c)

Warm and moisten the air

d)

Gaseous exchange

10.
The windpipe is also known as which organ?
a)
Lung
b)
Trachea
c)
Alveoli
d)
Nose
11.

The voice box is also known as which organ?

a)

Pharynx

b)
Trachea
c)
Alveoli
d)

Larynx

12.

Tubes that move air from the trachea to the lungs.

a)

Alveoli

b)

Bronchi

c)

Bronchioles

d)

Larynx

13.

Identify the structure represented by #1 in the diagram

a)

Oral Cavity

b)

Nasal Cavity

c)

Pharynx

d)

Alveoli

14.

Identify the structure represented by #2 in the diagram

a)

Oral Cavity

b)

Nasal Cavity

c)

Pharynx

d)

Alveoli

15.

Identify the structure represented by #3 in the diagram

a)

Bronchi

b)

Bronchioles

c)

Pharynx

d)

Larynx

16.

Identify the structure represented by #4 in the diagram

a)

Bronchi

b)

Bronchioles

c)

Lungs

d)

Larynx

17.

Identify the structure represented by #5 in the diagram

a)

Bronchi

b)

Bronchioles

c)

Pharynx

d)

Larynx

18.

Identify the structure represented by #6 in the diagram

a)

Bronchi

b)

Bronchioles

c)

Diaphragm

d)

Alveoli

19.

Identify the structure represented by #7 in the diagram

a)

Bronchi

b)

Bronchioles

c)

Pharynx

d)

Larynx

20.

Identify the structure represented by #8 in the diagram

a)

Bronchi

b)

Trachea

c)

Pharynx

d)

Larynx

21.

Identify the structure represented by #9 in the diagram

a)

Bronchi

b)

Trachea

c)

Bronchioles

d)

Larynx

22.

Identify the structure represented by #10 in the diagram

a)

Bronchi

b)

Trachea

c)

Bronchioles

d)

Larynx

23.

Identify the structure represented by #11 in the diagram

a)

Bronchi

b)

Alveoli

c)

Bronchioles

d)

Larynx