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Respiratory System Test Review

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 2hrs 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How does the volume of the chest cavity change during inhalation and exhalation?

a)

It increases during inhalation and decreases during exhalation

b)

It decreases during inhalation and increases during exhalation

c)

It remains constant during both inhalation and exhalation

d)

It fluctuates randomly during inhalation and exhalation

2.

Through which process does gas exchange across cellular membranes occur?

a)
Osmosis
b)
Diffusion
c)
Active transport
d)
Facilitated diffusion
3.

Which two muscles contract to cause inhalation?

a)

Abdominal and sternocleidomastoid muscles

b)

Pectoral muscles and diaphragm

c)

Internal intercostal muscles and abdominal muscles

d)

Intercostal muscles and diaphragm

4.

Where are the primary bronchi located?

a)

They branch off at the end of the trachea, entering the lungs.

b)
Within the heart adjacent to the aorta.
c)
At the base of the lungs near the diaphragm.
d)
In the upper respiratory tract near the nasal cavity.
5.

The movement of air into and out of the lungs ________.

a)

Cellular Respiration

b)

External Respiration

c)

Internal Respiration

d)

Pulmonary Ventilation

e)

Respiratory Gas Transport

6.

Gas exchange that occurs between the air in the alveoli and your blood ________.

a)

Cellular Respiration

b)

External Respiration

c)

Internal Respiration

d)

Pulmonary Ventilation

e)

Respiratory Gas Transport

7.

Transport of carbon dioxide and oxygen through the blood to the cells of your body ________.

a)

Cellular Respiration

b)

External Respiration

c)

Internal Respiration

d)

Pulmonary Ventilation

e)

Respiratory Gas Transport

8.

Gas exchange between your blood and tissues throughout your body that need oxygen ________.

a)

Cellular Respiration

b)

External Respiration

c)

Internal Respiration

d)

Pulmonary Ventilation

e)

Respiratory Gas Transport

9.

The reaction that actually uses oxygen, occurs in the mitochondria, and produces ATP energy and CO2 -

a)

Cellular Respiration

b)

External Respiration

c)

Internal Respiration

d)

Pulmonary Ventilation

e)

Respiratory Gas Transport

10.

What are the functions of the nose in respiration?

a)

Olfaction (smell), passage way for air, filters air, moistens and warms air, and resonance chamber for speech

b)

Tasting, hearing, blinking, sneezing, and chewing

c)

Running, jumping, swimming, diving, and flying

d)

Picking, supporting glasses, sniffing, snoring, and dripping

11.

What are conchae, where are they located, and what is their function?

a)

Bony ridges, found in the nasal cavity. They circulate, warm, moisten, and filter the air.

b)

Small fluid filled canals, found in the ear. They assist in hearing and balance.

c)

Cluster of nerve like cells, found in the heart. They initiate a heartbeat.

d)

Small chambers, found in the lungs. They facilitate gas exchange.

12.

Know what substances are supposed to pass through the 3 regions of the throat: Nasopharynx ________, Oropharynx ________, Laryngopharynx ________.

a)

N - Air only; O - Air, Food, Drink; L - Air, Food, Drink

b)

N - Food and Drink; O - Air only: L - Air, Food, Drink

c)

N - Air and Food; O - Air, Food, Drink; L - Food and Drink only

d)

N -Air only; O - Food and Drink only; L - Air, Food, Drink

13.

Why are the pleural membranes important for maintaining the health of your lungs?

a)

They protect your lungs from being punctured.

b)

They filter airborne pathogens before they get inside your lungs

c)

They secrete fluid that reduces the friction between your lungs and the ribs.

d)

They aid in gas exchange and the muscle contractions involved with breathing.

14.

What are the 3 functions of the sinuses?

a)

Produce mucus to filter air

b)

Resonance chambers for speech

c)

Lighten the skull

d)

Gas exchange

e)

Respiratory gas transport

15.

What are the functions of the larynx?

a)

Maintain an open airway

b)

Has a switching mechanism between the trachea and esophagus

c)

Voice production

d)

All of the above

16.

What structures make up the conducting zone?

a)

Nose, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, Bronchioles

b)

Terminal bronchioles, Alveoli, Alveolar Ducts, and Alveolar Sacs

c)

Esophagus, Stomach, and Intestines

d)

Heart, Arteries, and Veins

17.

What is the function of the conducting zone?

a)

To transport air into the lungs

b)

To filter, warm, and moisten air and conduct it into the lungs

c)

To exchange gases between lung air spaces and blood

d)

To produce vocal sounds

18.

What structures make up the respiratory zone?

a)

Alveoli, Alveolar ducts, and Respiratory/terminal bronchioles

b)

Trachea, Bronchi, and Bronchioles

c)

Nasal cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx

d)

Diaphragm, Intercostal muscles, and Pleura

19.

What process happens in the respiratory zone?

a)

Exchange of gasses between air and blood

b)

Air passage for breathing

c)

Filtration of air

d)

Sound production

20.

Where are alveoli found, and what is their function during respiration?

a)

In the brain, to assist in neural activity

b)

In the heart, to pump blood

c)

In the lungs, where gas exchange occurs

d)

In the stomach, to digest food

21.

What is the order of structures that inhaled air passes through it get from the nose to the alveoli in the lungs?

a)

Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli

b)

Nasal cavity, larynx, diaphragm, bronchioles, alveoli

c)

Nasal cavity, trachea, diaphragm, bronchi, alveoli

d)

Nasal cavity, mouth, esophagus, stomach, bronchioles, alveoli

22.

What is the role of the cardiovascular system in respiration?

a)
The cardiovascular system regulates body temperature during breathing.
b)

The cardiovascular system performs the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide during respiration.

c)
The cardiovascular system filters carbon dioxide from the blood.
d)
The cardiovascular system produces oxygen in the lungs.
23.

What structure forms the Adam's apple / voice box?

a)

Tonsils

b)
Epiglottis
c)

Trachea

d)

Larynx

24.

What is the purpose of the surfactant produced by the cells in your lungs?

a)

To increase the surface area of the alveoli.

b)

Binds oxygen and transports it to the body's cells

c)
To filter out dust and particles from the air.
d)

Keeps lungs tissues moist and aids in diffusion of gasses.

25.

What is the difference between the parietal and visceral pleural membranes?

a)

The parietal pleura lines the rib cage; the visceral pleura directly covers the lungs.

b)
The visceral pleura is responsible for gas exchange in the lungs.
c)
The parietal pleura is thicker than the visceral pleura.
d)

The parietal pleura directly covers the lungs; the visceral pleura lines the rib cage.

26.

Which protein found in red blood cells is necessary for transporting respiratory gasses?

a)
Myoglobin
b)
Collagen
c)
Hemoglobin
d)

Actin

27.

What happens to the blood if the concentration of carbon dioxide is too high?

a)

The blood becomes less acidic

b)
The blood's oxygen levels increase significantly.
c)

The blood becomes acidic

d)
The blood remains unchanged regardless of carbon dioxide levels.
28.

Which lung is smaller? Why is this the case?

a)

The right lung is smaller, there is less space on the right side of the chest.

b)

Both lungs are the same size, each side is equally important

c)

The left lung is larger, the left side of the body needs more oxygen.

d)

The left lung is smaller, to make room for the heart.

29.

What are the two reasons that high altitudes make it difficult to breathe?

a)

1. Decreased air pressure results in lower oxygen concentration in the air. 2. Lower pressure slows diffusion of gasses

b)
  1. 1. More trees at high altitudes produce extra oxygen. 2. The thicker air is difficult for the lungs to breathe in.

c)
  1. 1. Lower temperatures increase oxygen absorption. 2. Lower pressure increases the rate of gas diffusion

d)
  1. 1. Increased humidity decreases available oxygen molecules. 2. Lower pressure slows the speed of blood moving through the circulatory system.

30.

What is the epiglottis, and what is its function?

a)
The epiglottis is a bone that supports the jaw.
b)
The epiglottis is a muscle that helps in breathing.
c)
The epiglottis is a gland that produces saliva.
d)

The epiglottis is a cartilage flap that prevents food and liquids from entering the trachea during swallowing.

31.

What are the two reasons that exercise increases your respiratory rate?

a)
Increased oxygen demand and increased carbon dioxide production.
b)
Lower body temperature and reduced blood flow.
c)
Decreased heart rate and increased muscle fatigue.
d)
Increased nutrient absorption and decreased energy expenditure.
32.

When is a cough reflex triggered?

a)

When anything besides air enters the larynx

b)

When the throat is dry and needs moisture

c)

Psychological reasons with no physical component

d)

When carbon dioxide levels rise rapidly

33.

_________ is the main cause of emphysema.

a)

Allergies

b)
Genetic factors
c)
Air pollution
d)
Cigarette smoking
34.

What system is malfunctioning when you have an allergic reaction?

a)
Circulatory system
b)
Immune system
c)

Respiratory system

d)
Nervous system
35.

How does emphysema affect the alveoli and respiration?

a)

Emphysema destroys the walls of the alveoli, impairing gas exchange and making breathing difficult

b)
Emphysema strengthens the alveoli, enhancing respiratory function.
c)
Emphysema has no effect on the alveoli or respiration.
d)
Emphysema causes the alveoli to become more elastic, improving gas exchange.
36.

The narrowing of the bronchioles and the restriction of airflow that can occur due to exercise, allergies, or stress is a condition called -

a)

anaphylaxis

b)

pneumonia

c)

emphysema

d)

asthma

37.

What condition involves fluid filling up the respiratory zones inside the lungs?

a)
Pneumonia
b)

Influenza

c)
Asthma
d)
Chronic bronchitis
38.

The C-shaped cartilage rings that line the trachea serve what two functions?

a)

Support the trachea and keep it open, Protect the lungs

b)

Support the trachea and keep the airway open, allow flexibility so the esophagus can expand when swallowing

c)

Produce mucus, Filter air

d)

Allow flexibility for movement, Produce mucus

39.

If you are not acclimated to high altitudes what two things will happen to you first when you climb too high?

a)
Increased heart rate and improved stamina.
b)

Enhanced vision and hyperventilation

c)
Dehydration and increased appetite.
d)

Hyperventilation and increased heart rate

40.

What changes in a person's body over time to acclimate to high altitudes?

a)

Increased red blood cell production and increased capillary bed

b)

Altered hemoglobin that is more efficient

c)

Mitochondria become more efficient at producing ATP

d)

Lower metabolic rate

e)

All of the above

41.

How do you reverse an anaphylactic reaction?

a)
Wait for the symptoms to subside on their own.
b)
Give the person water to drink.
c)
Administer epinephrine immediately.
d)
Apply a cold compress to the area.
42.

Why are respiratory viruses the number one cause of disease worldwide?

a)
They only affect the elderly and infants.
b)

They are not easily treated with antibiotics.

c)

Airborne transmission is very effective so many viruses have evolved this trait.

d)

The immune system is weaker in the lungs

43.

What are the differences in the symptoms of someone experiencing HAPE vs HACE?

a)

HAPE symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, chest pains, and blood saliva, while HACE symptoms include confusion and ataxia.

b)
HAPE symptoms include dizziness and fatigue, while HACE symptoms include muscle cramps and joint pain.
c)
HAPE symptoms are primarily gastrointestinal, while HACE symptoms are related to skin rashes.
d)
HAPE symptoms include fever and headache, while HACE symptoms include nausea and vomiting.
44.

A

a)

pharynx

b)

nasopharynx

c)

laryngopharynx

d)

oropharynx

45.

B

a)

Oropharynx

b)

Trachea

c)

Laryngopharynx

d)

Larynx

46.

C

a)

Epiglottis

b)

Laryngopharynx

c)

Oropharynx

d)

Larynx

47.

D

a)

Trachea

b)

Hyoid bone

c)

Epiglottis

d)

Thyroid cartilage

48.

E

a)

Tracheal cartilage

b)

Thyroid cartilage

c)

Pharynx

d)

Cricoid bone

49.

AB

a)

Primary bronchi

b)

Bronchioles

c)

Alveoli

d)

Trachea

50.

AC

a)

Primary bronchi

b)

Alveoli

c)

Bronchioles

d)

Trachea

51.

AD

a)

Trachea

b)

Larynx

c)

Epiglottis

d)

Pharynx

52.

AE

a)

Bronchi

b)

Esophagus

c)

Trachea

d)

Alveoli

53.

BC

a)

Bronchi

b)

Epiglottis

c)

Bronchioles

d)

Alveoli