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Respiratory System

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Finish the sentence. When we expire (breathe out)...

a)

The diaphragm and the intercostals contract and lift the ribcage up and out increasing the size of the thoracic cavity

b)

The diaphragm and the intercostals relax causing the rib cage to drop, therefore reducing the size of the thoracic cavity.

2.

What structures does gaseous exchange take place between? (select 2 answers)

a)

Alveoli and the veins

b)

Alveoli and the capillaries

c)

Capillaries and the arteries

d)

Capillaries and muscle tissue

3.

Which is the odd one out? Gaseous exchange is aided by...

a)

Alveoli is covered in capillaries

b)

A large blood supply

c)

walls one cell thick

d)

Valves

4.

Tidal volume is the volume of air inspired or expired per breath. This increases during exercise. ​

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Minute ventilation is the amount of air a person breathes out in a minute

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Select each statement that refers to anaerobic exercise.

a)

Uses oxygen

b)

High intensity

c)

Short duration

d)

Builds up lactic acid

e)

Long duration

7.

Why does breathing rate increase during exercise? Tick the statements that are relevant.

a)

To meet the demand for oxygen at the working muscles

b)

To make us lighter

c)

To decrease body temperature

d)

To remove carbon dioxide from the body

8.

Does a tour de France cyclist work generally work aerobically or anaerobically?

a)

Aerobically

b)

Anaerobically

9.

'The number of breaths per minute' is the definition for...

a)

Cardiac output

b)

Lung capacity

c)

Breathing rate

d)

Tidal volume

10.

During inspiration, the pressure inside the thoracic cavity decreases.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Identify the correct pathway of air into the blood.

a)

Nose/mouth, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, capillaries

b)

Nose/mouth, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, capillaries, trachea

c)

Nose/mouth, trachea, bronchioles, bronchi, alveoli, capillaries

12.
The air sacs that are covered with capillaries where gas exchange takes place
a)
bronchi
b)
lungs
c)
oxygen
d)
alveoli
13.
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
a)
to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body
b)
to bring oxygen to the body
c)
to break down food and absorb nutrients
d)
to remove oxygen from the body and deliver carbon dioxide
14.

Given the following structures:

1. Bronchiole

2. Trachea

3. Brochi

4. Alveoli

Which of the following is the correct order that air would flow during inhalation.

a)

1,2,3,4

b)

2,3,1,4

c)

2,1,3,4

d)

4,2,3,1

15.

What is the correct term for the drawing in of breath; inhalation?

a)

Inspiration

b)

Expiration

c)

Aspiration

d)

Explanation

16.

Where does Gas exchange happen?

a)

Alveoli

b)

Nose

c)

Lung

d)

Bronchi

17.

What is function of the dome-shaped diaphragm muscle?

a)

This is where gas exchange happens.

b)

Air passes through the diaphragm on the way to the lungs.

c)

It attaches to the lungs and contracts and relaxes to help breathing.

18.
Label A is...
a)
Trachea
b)
Diagphragm
c)
Bronchus
d)
Alveolus
19.

Label C is...

a)

Trachea

b)

Diaphragm

c)

Bronchi

d)

Alveoli

20.

Label D is...

a)

Trachea

b)

Diaphragm

c)

Bronchi

d)

Alveoli

21.
When you inspire the....
a)
Volume in the chest increases
b)
Volume in the chest decreases
22.

When we inspire (breath in), the intercostal muscles...

a)

Relax

b)

Contract

c)

Detach

23.

Tidal Volume is...

a)

The amount of blood leaving the heart

b)

The volume of air inspired or expired per breath

c)

The volume of air inspired or expired per minute

d)

The amount of breaths taken per minute

24.

Minute Ventilation is the amount of air a person breaths in per minute, what is the correct equation to calculate Minute Ventilation?

a)

Cardiac Output x Stroke Volume

b)

Tidal Volume x Breathing Rate

c)

Stroke Volume x Breathing Rate

d)

Tidal Volume x Stroke Volume

25.

What 3 sports/activities use Aerobic Respiration

a)

Marathon Runner

b)

100m Sprinter

c)

5000m Row

d)

Tackle in Rugby

e)

Lasting 90 minutes in Football

26.

What 3 sports/activities us Anaerobic Respiration?

a)

Long Jump

b)

Sprinting to intercept in Netball

c)

400m Swim

d)

100m Sprint

e)

1500m Race