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Intro to the Respiratory System: Part 1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which body system specifically provides gas exchange?

a)

Cardiovascular System

b)

Circulatory System

c)

Respiratory System

2.

Which structure is NOT part of the LOWER respiratory system?

a)

Larynx

b)

Lungs

c)

Pharynx

d)

Trachea

3.

Which of the following structures are part of the UPPER respiratory system?

a)

Bronchi

b)

Lungs

c)

Nose

d)

Trachea

4.

Specific process that describes the exchange of oxygen & carbon dioxide between the blood in systemic capillaries and cells.

a)

Cellular Respiration

b)

External Respiration

c)

Internal Respiration

d)

Pulmonary Ventilation

5.

Which process specifically refers to the mechanical flow of air into and out of the lungs?

a)

Cellular Respiration

b)

External Respiration

c)

Internal Respiration

d)

Pulmonary Ventilation

6.

Which term describes the tissues within the lungs where gas exchange occurs?

a)

Conduting portion

b)

Respiratory portion

7.

All of the following are functions of the respiratory system EXCEPT

a)

Assisting with the sense of smell

b)

Producing sound

c)

Transporting oxygen

d)

Regulating blood pH

8.

Which term describes the structures of the respiratory system that consists of interconnecting tubes and cavities both outside and inside the lungs

a)

Conducting portion

b)

Respiratory portion

9.

Name the specific structures that are responsible for the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs.

a)

Alveoli

b)

Respiratory Bronchioles

c)

Trachea

d)

Nose

10.

Name the muscles found in between the ribs that assist with breathing

a)

Internal Obliques

b)

Intercostals

c)

Diaphraghm

d)

Pectorals

11.

Name the muscle(s) made of cartilage that is found inferior to the lungs and assists with inhalation and exhalation.

a)

Diaphragm

b)

Intercostals

c)

Internal Obliques

d)

Pectorals

12.

Respiratory structure also known as the windpipe.

a)

Larynx

b)

Pharynx

c)

Trachea

d)

Bronchi

13.

All of the following tissues are found in the respiratory system, EXCEPT

a)

Ciliated Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

b)

Elastic Cartilage

c)

Elastic Tissue

d)

Simple Squamous Epithelium

14.

Respiratory structure also known as the voicebox.

a)

Bronchi

b)

Larynx

c)

Pharynx

d)

Trachea

15.

Name of the structure that protects the trachea during swallowing.

a)

Epiglottis

b)

Esophagus

c)

Cardiac Spinchter

d)

Uvula