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The respiratory system

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following structures closes off the larynx during swallowing

a)

glottis

b)

epiglottis

c)

esophagus

d)

Trachea

2.

The passageway that is shared by both the digestive and respiratory system is the....

a)

larynx

b)

pharynx

c)

trachea

d)

nose

3.

The two main branches from the trachea (one to each lung)

a)

bronchi

b)

alveoli

c)

capillaries

d)

bronchioles

4.

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the alveoli is through a process called

a)

active transport

b)

conduction

c)

convection

d)

diffusion

5.

Tiny tubes that branch off of bronchi

a)

capillaries

b)

alveoli

c)

bronchioles

d)

pluera

6.

This structure is also known as the voice box?

a)

Trachea

b)

Larynx

c)

Pharynx

d)

Nasal conchae

7.

When air is leaving the lungs, after it passes through the bronchioles it will next enter the

a)

alveoli

b)

bronchi

c)

larynx

d)

trachea

8.

Which part of the pharynx is most superior?

a)

laryngopharynx

b)

nasopharynx

c)

oropharynx

d)

alveolarpharynx

9.

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 

10.

Name the structure labeled 4

a)

secondary Bronchi

b)

tertiary Bronchi

c)

Bronchi

d)

Bronchioles

11.

Please choose the correct pathway air travels though into the lungs

a)

Nasal passage, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchiole, bronchi, alveoli

b)

Nasal passage, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchiole, alveoli

c)

Nasal passage, larynx, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchiole, alveoli

d)

Nasal passage, trachea, pharynx, larynx, bronchi, bronchiole, alveoli

12.

What am I? I divide in 2 and lead to each lung.

a)

Bronchioles

b)

Bronchi

c)

Alveoli

d)

Trachea

13.

Which hair like structures line the trachea and respiratory passageways?

a)

microvilli

b)

cilia

c)

flagella

14.

How many lobes are there in your left lung?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

4

d)

2