WorksheetsRespiratory and Digestive System Review
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 14mins
Tiny sacs of lung tissue specialized for the movement of gases between air and blood.
lungs
bronchi
alveoli
diaphragm
Which structure shown in the diagram below contracts, causing a pressure change in the chest cavity during breathing?
A
B
C
D
What is the correct order of the gastrointestinal tract?
Mouth, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine, stomach
Large intestine, small intestine, stomach, esophagus, mouth
Esophagus, mouth, stomach, large intestine, small intestine
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
1. larynx
2. nasal cavity
3. pharynx
4. trachea
Which of the following is the correct order that air would flow during inhalation.
The process of diffusing oxygen from the blood, into the interstitial fluid and into the cells.
inspiration
expiration
internal respiration
external respiration
Where does the majority of absorption take place in the digestive tract?
Esophagus
Stomach
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
What is the name of normal breathing volume?
vital capacity
expiratory reserve
tidal volume
Where do proteins begin digestion?
Mouth
Stomach
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
Which process(es) occur in both the digestive AND respiratory system?
Diffusion
Digestion
Breathing
Transportation
When the diaphragm and external intercostal muscles contract, which does NOT occur?
Air moves into the lungs
Intrapleural pressure increases
the diaphragm moves inferiorly
intrapulmonary pressure decreases
Which of the following correctly describes exhalation?
Increase in intrapulmonary volume
Pressure increases inside the pleural cavity due to relaxation of diaphragm
air flows from high (outside the body) to low (in alveoli)
An individual eats a burger (beef), what organ would start the breakdown of this and what organ would absorb the nutrients?
Stomach, Small Intestine
Liver, Small Intestine
Stomach, Pancreas
Pancreas, Small Intestine
