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WorksheetsRespiratory System
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the primary function of the alveoli?
produce mucus
oxygen and carbon dioxide exchang
support the trachea
filter dust particles
What is housed in the larynx?
windpipe
diaphragm
vocal cords
pulmonary artery
What does the diaphragm do when you inhale?
contract
relax
What disease is characterized by the inflammation of the airways, leading to difficulty breathing?
pneumonia
asthma
tuberculosis
bronchitis
___________ is the gas that is primarily exchanged for oxygen in the lungs.
hydrogen
helium
nitrogen
carbon dioxide
Which structure in the respiratory system is commonly known as the windpipe?
trachea
bronchi
larynx
pharynx
The diaphragm is a/n
organ
muscle
The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that closes over the trachea when you swallow.
True
False
In external respiration oxygen moves from the lungs into the ____________.
cells
bronchi
blood
trachea
(a) is the process when oxygen is taken into the body and carbon dioxide is expelled.
Which is a bacterial infection in the lungs?
asthma
tuberculosis
COPD
bronchitis
What is the primary muscle involved in inhalation?
intercostal muscles
rectus abdominis
pectoralis major
diaphragm
The trachea is the part of the respiratory system responsible for voice production.
True
False
