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WorksheetsRespiratory and Digestive Test
Total questions: 138
Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins
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Air sacs, which are the main sites of gas exchange in the lungs.
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The roof of the mouth.
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Voice box.
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The throat.
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Adam’s apple.
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Windpipe.
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Flap that covers the opening of the larynx.
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Smallest air conducting passageways of the bronchi.
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Air-filled cavities that surround the nose.
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Breathing.
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Gas exchange between the tissues and capillaries.
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Gas exchange between the alveoli and pulmonary blood.
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The amount of air inhaled in a normal breath.
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trachea
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B
C
D
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larynx
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F
C
E
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nasal cavity
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D
C
E
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bronchi
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B
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E
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lungs
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B
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E
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Pharynx
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B
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E
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oropharynx
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B
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laryngopharynx
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B
C
serve(s) as passageway for air and food
diaphragm
larynx
bronchi
alveoli
pharynx
provide(s) passage for air from trachea to lungs
diaphragm
larynx
bronchi
alveoli
pharynx
serve(s) as point of exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with capillaries
diaphragm
larynx
bronchi
alveoli
pharynx
expand(s) and relax(es) to change of pressure in chest cavity
diaphragm
larynx
bronchi
alveoli
pharynx
contain(s) the vocal cords
diaphragm
larynx
bronchi
alveoli
pharynx
According to Boyle’s law, if the volume of a gas increases, the pressure of the gas decreases.
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For the lungs to take in air, the intrapulmonary pressure must be greater than the atmospheric pressure.
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Hiccups cause spasms in the diaphragm muscle.
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Men have a higher respiratory rate than women.
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The amount of air that remains in the lungs after a normal expiration is inspiratory reserve volume.
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Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the trachea and bronchial passageways.
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Gasses diffuse from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.
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The right lung has three lobes.
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External respiration takes place in the lungs.
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In the alveoli, carbon dioxide diffuses out of the blood and into the alveolar sac.
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As the lungs expand, the intrapulmonary pressure falls below the atmospheric pressure.
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Sound is produced by air being expelled from the lungs and passed over the larynx.
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External respiration involves the use of oxygen to release energy stored in nutrient molecules such as glucose.
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External respiration involves the use of oxygen to release energy stored in nutrient molecules such as glucose.
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FALSE
The larynx gives resonance to the voice.
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FALSE
Chemical control of respiration is dependent on the level of carbon dioxide in the blood.
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The most difficult part of breathing for individuals with emphysema is inhaling sufficient amounts of air.
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(a) is any lung disorder characterized by a long term airway obstruction.
According to Boyle’s law, if the volume of a gas increases the pressure of the gas (a) .
(a) is the process by which air flows into the lungs.
A(n) (a) is caused by the need to clear the upper respiratory passageways of dust and other debris.
The process by which air is expelled from the lungs is called (a) .
The airways of the lungs become narrow or inflamed during episodes called (a) .
(a) are clusters of lymphatic tissue in the pharynx.
At its bottom end the trachea divides into right and left (a)
The most common forms of COPD are (a) and chronic bronchitis.
The amount of air that can be inhaled immediately after a normal inspiration is (a) .
The left lung has (a) lobes.
The (a) divides the nose into left and right chambers.
The amount of air that never leaves the lungs is the (a) .
(a) is the physical and chemical process by which the body supplies its cells and tissues with oxygen.
The (a) is a flap of cartilage that prevents food and liquids from entering the trachea.
The respiratory infection that affects the most people each year is the (a) .
The respiratory center is located in the (a) in the brain.
Children receive a vaccine to protect them against (a) , a disease characterized by severe coughing attacks.
Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are referred to collectively as (a)
__ Which of the following may cause pneumonia?
virus
bacteria
fungus
all of the above
Which of the following is superior to the others?
epiglottis
laryngopharynx
oropharynx
nasopharynx
What is the shape of the cartilaginous rings in the trachea?
round
C-shaped
O-shaped
circular
Lung volume varies according to which of the following?
height
gender
weight
All of the above
The main site of gas exchange in the lungs is the ____.
trachea
bronchioles
bronchi
alveoli
Gas exchange between the tissues and capillaries is ____.
respiratory gas transport
pulmonary ventilation
internal respiration
external respiration
During inspiration, the diaphragm __.
bulges upward
flattens
expands
rises
The need to clear dust or other debris from the lower respiratory tract causes you to __.
All of the above
cough
sneeze
yawn
The medulla oblongata and __ work together to control breathing.
cerebrum
pons
cerebellum
hypothalamus
The average respiratory rate for adults at rest is ____ breaths per minute.
18–22
16–20
14–18
12–15
Which of the following has the highest respiratory rate?
teenagers
infants
men
women
The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs, body, and outside environment is called __.
oxidation
internal respiration
cellular respiration
external respiration
A deep, prolonged breath that fills the lungs, believed to be caused by the need to increase the level of oxygen in the blood, is called __.
yawning
hiccups
sneezing
coughing
The amount of air that moves in and out of the lungs with each breath is the __.
total lung capacity
expiratory reserve volume
inspiratory reserve volume
tidal volume
Where does oxygen release the energy stored in nutrients to provide heat and energy for body functioning?
lymph surrounding tissues
alveoli in the lungs
cells throughout the body
blood in the capillaries
Over-inflation of the lungs during inhalation is prevented by the __.
the level of oxygen in the alveoli
positive pressure in the pleural cavity
the action of the diaphragm
stimulation of nerve endings in the walls of the lungs
Asthma is a respiratory disease in which __.
the mucous membrane of the trachea becomes inflamed
an inflammatory response obstructs the airways
the lungs become infected and filled with pus
swallowing is difficult and painful
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Lipids.
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Connects the pharynx to the stomach.
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Mixture of food and digestive juice in the stomach and duodenum.
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The movement of food molecules from the small intestine into the blood.
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The passage leading from the mouth to the anus.
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The intake of food and liquids via the mouth.
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The discharge of feces through the rectum.
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The occurrence of frequent, watery bowel movements.
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esophagus
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gallbladder
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rectum
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stomach
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large intestine
(a)
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pancreas
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pharynx
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anus
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small intestine
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liver
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oral cavity
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mechanical breakdown
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defecation
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ingestion
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chemical breakdown
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propulsion
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absorption
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The two activities involved in mechanical breakdown are chewing and churning.
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Foods, liquids, and air pass through the nasopharynx.
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The large intestine is longer than the small intestine.
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The appendix hangs off of the lowest part of the cecum.
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Most of the absorption of nutrients takes place in the colon.
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Pancreatic amylase breaks down proteins.
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The small intestine has a larger diameter than the large intestine.
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Absorption takes place in the esophagus.
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The sensation of taste is coupled with the sense of touch.
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Absorption in the small intestine is possible because its lining is smooth.
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Each part of the alimentary canal contributes to the overall digestive process.
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The purpose of the uvula is to help prevent food from entering the windpipe when swallowing.
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An important function of the colon is to help regulate the body’s water balance.
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Bacteria in the large intestine is an unnatural condition that can lead to infection.
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The tube that runs through the body is called the alimentary canal, also known as the (a) .
(a) begins after ingestion and continues all the way along the GI tract.
(a) reduces food into smaller pieces and increases the surface area of the food.
The first activity in the process of digestion is (a) —getting the food into the body.
The final activity in the process of digestion is (a) , the expulsion of the food that was not absorbed.
The gum, or (a) , is a soft tissue that covers the necks of the teeth and the maxilla and mandible.
The (a) is a reservoir in which food is broken down both mechanically and chemically before it enters the small intestine.
The final preparation of food so that it can be absorbed by the body occurs in the (a) .
Chemical digestion of (a) is initiated by the secretion of saliva.
Bile is produced in the (a) .
The step in digestion that reduces food into smaller pieces and increases the surface area of the food is called __.
chemical breakdown
mechanical breakdown
propulsion
ingestion
The first part of the large intestine to receive food from the small intestine is the __.
transverse colon
sigmoid colon
cecum
ascending colon
Which of the following organs stores bile and delivers it to the duodenum?
small intestine
spleen
pancreas
gallbladder
The brush border of the small intestine is made up of __.
lacteal
intestinal crypts
microvilli
villi
The first, and shortest, segment of the small intestine is the __.
duodenum
cecum
jejunum
ileum
As food or liquid is swallowed, the __ prevents food from entering the trachea.
submucosa
subglottis
epiglottis
glottis
The crown of each tooth is coated in __.
periodontal ligament
pulp
dentin
enamel
Which of the following does not take place in the oral cavity?
propulsion
chemical breakdown
mechanical breakdown
defecation
The structure that regulates the entrance of food into the duodenum is called the __ sphincter.
duodenal
pyloric
anal
cardiac
Which of the following actions begins as a voluntary process and then becomes an involuntary process?
Salivating
peristalsis
defecating
swallowing
