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Respiratory System

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is the main function of the respiratory system?

a)

Obtains oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body

b)

Transports oxygen and nutrients to the body cells

c)

Protects the body from invading organisms

2.

Which of the following is the correct pattern of airflow inhalation?

a)

NASAL CAVITY-PHARYNX-TRACHEA-BRONCHI-BRONCHIOLES-LUNGS

b)

NASAL CAVITY-PHARYNX-ALVEOLI-BRONCHI-BRONCHIOLES-LUNGS

c)

NASAL CAVITY-THROAT-LARYNX-WINDPIPE-BRONCHI-LUNGS

3.

Which of the following is the main muscle for breathing?

a)

Intercostal Muscle

b)

Diaphragm

c)

Sternocleidomastoid

4.

Aside from being part of the respiratory way, what is the other function of the larynx?

a)

It has a small tissue called epiglottis that directs the food to the esophagus.

b)

It contains the tissues where the gas exchange happens.

c)

It contains the vocal cord that allows the body to produce sound.

5.

During inhalation, contraction of the diaphragm and the intercostal muscle cause the  lung /thoracic cavity to __________ and the air pressure in lungs to _____________.

a)

Contract; Decrease

b)

Expand: Increase

c)

Contract; Increase

6.

What is the anatomically correct name of the windpipe?

a)

Pharynx

b)

Larynx

c)

Trachea

7.

Which of the following is the function of alveoli in respiration?

a)

Helping the lungs to stay inflated

b)

Gaseous exchange

c)

Relaxation

8.

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the upper respiratory tract?

a)

lungs

b)

epiglottis

c)

pneumothorax

9.

The cells that make and secrete mucus that protects the lining of the respiratory tract are called:

a)

alveolar cells

b)

goblet cells

c)

pneumothorax

10.

Ventilation (breathing) is a regular, rhythmic process which:

a)

moves air into and out of the lungs

b)

protects the airways by clearing them of mucus or irritants

c)

moves gases from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration

11.

When the diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract during expiration, the lung volume is  reduced

a)

FACT

b)

BLUFF

12.

Living cells need a continuous supply of oxygen

a)

FACT

b)

BLUFF

13.

During expiration, the diaphragm flattens and the ribcage enlarges, lowering the pressure in the  lungs

a)

FACT

b)

BLUFF

14.

The two openings of the airway (the nasal cavity and the mouth) meet at the larynx

a)

FACT

b)

BLUFF

15.

Oxygen moves from alveoli to the blood capillaries that line the alveolar walls

a)

FACT

b)

BLUFF

16.

The function of the nose is to filter, warm, and moisten the air as you breathe in

a)

FACT

b)

BLUFF

17.

The lungs are covered with moist tissue known as pleura.

a)

FACT

b)

BLUFF

18.

The tension and speed of vibration of the vocal cords can vary the pitch.

a)

FACT

b)

BLUFF

19.

When vocal cords are long and relaxed, they produce high notes

a)

FACT

b)

BLUFF

20.

The size of the chest cavity decreases when we take in air and increases when we give  off.

a)

FACT

b)

BLUFF