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6th Respiratory System Review

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the function of the nasal cavity in the upper respiratory system?

a)

It is where food and air enter the body.

b)

It is the air-only passage connecting the throat to the lungs.

c)

It is where air is warmed and moistened, and dust is trapped.

d)

It is a flap of tissue that covers the air-only passage.

2.

Which part of the upper respiratory system is responsible for covering the air-only passage to keep food and liquid out?

a)

Pharynx

b)

Epiglottis

c)

Trachea

d)

Nasal cavity

3.

What is the primary function of the trachea in the respiratory system?

a)

It connects the throat to the lungs.

b)

It is where food and air enter the body.

c)

It is where air is warmed and moistened.

d)

It is a tiny air sac where gas exchange occurs.

4.

In the lower respiratory system, what does the bronchi connect?

a)

Trachea to alveoli

b)

Bronchioles to alveoli

c)

Trachea to bronchioles

d)

Bronchioles to trachea

5.

What is the function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

a)

They connect the trachea to the bronchioles.

b)

They are tiny air sacs where the exchange of O2 and CO2 happens.

c)

They are where food and air enter the body.

d)

They are where air is warmed and moistened.

6.

What is the main muscle that helps the respiratory system work by relaxing and contracting?

a)

Heart

b)

Diaphragm

c)

Stomach

d)

Liver

7.

Which organ is considered the main organ of the respiratory system?

a)

Heart

b)

Lungs

c)

Liver

d)

Kidneys

8.

What is the function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?

a)

It filters blood

b)

It digests food

c)

It pulls and pushes air in and out of the body

d)

It circulates blood

9.

Which part of the respiratory system is labeled as the "windpipe"?

a)

Pharynx

b)

Trachea

c)

Bronchi

d)

Alveoli

10.

What is the role of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

a)

They transport oxygen in the blood

b)

They exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

c)

They produce sound

d)

They filter air

11.

What role does the diaphragm play during exhalation?

a)

It contracts vigorously

b)

It relaxes and moves upwards

c)

It remains stationary

d)

It expands the ribcage

12.

These tiny air sacs are the location for the diffusion of gases like CO2 and O2.

a)

trachea

b)

diaphragm

c)

alveoli

d)

epiglottis

13.

What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs?

a)

To transport oxygen to the bloodstream

b)

To produce mucus that traps pathogens

c)

To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide

d)

To warm and humidify the air before it reaches the lungs

14.

Which gas is expelled from the body during exhalation?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Hydrogen

15.
What is tube that is also known as your wind pipe?
a)
esophogus
b)
bronchi
c)
trachea
d)
alveoli
16.
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
17.

Select ALL the organs that are NOT parts of the respiratory system

a)

heart

b)

bronchi

c)

trachea

d)

capillaries

e)

small intestine

18.

Tiny hairs that move particles in the nose and trachea are called_______.

a)

vocal cords

b)

cilia

c)

flagella

19.

Flap of tissue that covers the opening to the windpipe during swallowing

a)

Pharynx

b)

Trachea

c)

Epiglottis

d)

Bronchi

20.

What is the primary role of the bronchioles in the respiratory system?

a)

To filter air

b)

To transport air to the alveoli

c)

To produce mucus

d)

To exchange gases

21.

Which part of the respiratory system is primarily involved in humidifying and warming the air we breathe?

a)

Trachea

b)

Nasal cavity

c)

Alveoli

d)

Bronchi

22.

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for filtering and trapping dust particles?

a)

Bronchi

b)

Alveoli

c)

Nasal cavity

d)

Trachea

23.

What is the primary function of the larynx in the respiratory system?

a)

To produce sound

b)

To transport air to the lungs

c)

To exchange gases

d)

To filter air

24.

Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing?

a)

Pharynx

b)

Epiglottis

c)

Bronchi

d)

Larynx

25.

The nasal cavity

a)

warms and humidifies air

b)

is divided into the left and right parts by the hard palate

c)

contains the openings to the auditory tubes

d)

all of the above

26.

During inhalation the diaphragm contract and goes ...

a)

up

b)

down

27.

During exhalation the diaphragm relaxes and goes ...

a)

up

b)

down

28.

What is the role of the bronchi in the respiratory system?

a)

To filter air

b)

To produce sound

c)

To transport air from the trachea to the bronchioles

d)

To exchange gases

29.

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for voice production?

a)

Larynx

b)

Trachea

c)

Bronchi

d)

Alveoli

30.

What happens to the diaphragm during inhalation?

a)

It remains stationary

b)

It expands the ribcage

c)

It relaxes and moves upwards

d)

It contracts and moves downwards