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Respiratory System

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where is the nasal cavity located?

a)

In the lungs

b)

Behind the trachea

c)

Inside the mouth

d)

Inside the nose

2.

What is the primary function of the epiglottis?

a)

To filter the air

b)

To prevent food from entering the trachea

c)

To assist in sound production

d)

To exchange gases

3.

The pharynx is part of which body system?

a)

Digestive system

b)

Nervous system

c)

Respiratory system

d)

Circulatory system

4.

Which structure is also known as the voice box?

a)

Trachea

b)

Bronchus

c)

Larynx

d)

Epiglottis

5.

What is the main function of the trachea?

a)

To humidify air

b)

To produce sound

c)

To transport air to the lungs

d)

To exchange gases

6.

How many primary bronchi does the respiratory system have?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

7.

Which of the following are the smallest air passages in the respiratory system?

a)

Bronchi

b)

Bronchioles

8.

How many lobes are present in the right lung?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

9.

Where does the actual exchange of gases occur in the respiratory system?

a)

Trachea

b)

Bronchi

c)

Alveoli

d)

Larynx

10.

What is the primary role of the diaphragm?

a)

To filter air

b)

To help in gas exchange

c)

To contract and relax during breathing

d)

To humidify air

11.

What does the thoracic cavity contain?

a)

The brain and spinal cord

b)

The heart and lungs

c)

The stomach and intestines

d)

The kidneys and liver

12.

What are the pleurae?

a)

The bones of the thoracic cavity

b)

The muscles between the ribs

c)

The membranes surrounding the lungs

d)

The passages of the nasal cavity

13.

Where are the intercostal muscles located?

a)

Between the ribs

b)

Inside the lungs

c)

Around the diaphragm

d)

In the nasal cavity

14.

During inspiration, what happens to the diaphragm?

4 lines
15.

What is the primary mechanism for gaseous exchange in the lungs?

a)

Osmosis

b)

Filtration

c)

Diffusion

16.

What percentage of oxygen is typically found in inspired air?

a)

78%

b)

21%

c)

0.03%

d)

16%

17.

Which lung volume represents the total amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after taking the deepest breath possible?

a)

Tidal volume

b)

Residual volume

c)

Vital capacity

d)

Inspiratory reserve volume

18.

Which part of the brain acts as the respiratory centre?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Medulla oblongata

c)

Hypothalamus

d)

Cerebrum

19.

How do chemoreceptors influence breathing rate?

a)

By detecting oxygen levels in the lungs

b)

By detecting changes in blood carbon dioxide levels

c)

By measuring blood pressure

d)

By controlling muscle contractions

20.

What is the primary response of the respiratory system during exercise?

a)

Decreased breathing rate

b)

Decreased heart rate

c)

Increased breathing rate

d)

Increased heart rate

21.

Which of the following is a physiological response to exercise?

a)

Decreased heart rate

b)

Decreased breathing rate

c)

Increased breathing rate

d)

Increased digestion rate