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Respiratory System Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main muscle of respiration?

a)

Pectoralis minor

b)

Diaphragm

c)

Pectoralis major

d)

Trapezius

2.

Breathing in is called:

a)

External expiration

b)

Internal inspiration

c)

Internal expiration

d)

External inspiration

3.

Exchange of gases takes place between the pulmonary blood capillaries and which part of the respiratory system?

a)

Alveoli

b)

Bronchioles

c)

Bronchi

d)

Trachea

4.

The lungs are enclosed by a pleural:

a)

Cavity

b)

Lining

c)

Mucus

d)

Membrane

5.

Which blood vessel carries blood from the lungs to the heart?

a)

Aorta

b)

Pulmonary vein

c)

Superior vena cava

d)

Pulmonary artery

6.

When the diaphragm muscle contracts, it:

a)

Lengthens and straightens

b)

Relaxes

c)

Decrease the space in the lungs

d)

Creates a dome shape

7.

What is the technical name for the windpipe?

a)

Alveoli

b)

Trachea

c)

Epiglottis

d)

Pharynx

8.

The ribs assist breathing:

4 lines
9.

Which of the following helps to prevent choking?

a)

Pharynx

b)

Tonsils

c)

Trachea

d)

Epiglottis

10.

Which muscles contract to lift ribs up and out?

a)

Diaphragm

b)

Serratus anterior

c)

Intercostal

d)

Pectoralis major