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The Respiratory System

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the direction of air during inhalation?

a)

nostrils, nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchus, bronchiole, alveolus.

b)

nostrils, nasal cavity, trachea, larynx, pharynx, bronchiole, bronchus, alveolus.

2.

What is the average breathing rate of an adult at rest?

a)

10-16 breath per minute

b)

12-18 breath per minute

c)

20-26 breath per minute

d)

8-14 breath per minute

3.

What is 8?

a)

larynx

b)

trachea

c)

pharynx

d)

Bronchus

4.

What is the difference between the trachea and the oesophagus?

a)

The trachea carries food to the stomach, and the oesophagus carries air to the lungs.

b)

The trachea carries air to the lungs, while the oesophagus carries food and liquids to the stomach.

5.

What is the function of the epiglottis?

a)

The epiglottis helps produce sound when we speak.

b)

The epiglottis prevents food and liquids from entering the trachea when swallowing.

6.

How to provide an open airway for an unconscious casualty?

a)

Head tilt chin lift to open the airway

b)

Ignore them and wait for them to wake up on their own.

c)

Cover their nose and mouth to prevent them from inhaling anything harmful.

d)

Pour water on their face to help them breathe.

7.

What is the definition of asphyxia?

a)

a disease that only affects the lungs and causes excessive coughing.

b)

a condition where there is too little oxygen in the blood and tissues

c)

when a person falls asleep due to extreme tiredness and cannot wake up

8.

What are the causes of asphyxia?

a)

when the brain produces too much oxygen

b)

eating too much food

c)

Drinking too much water

d)

Suffocation

9.

The brain or nerves that control respiration can be affected by:

a)

electrical injury

b)

hold your breath for too long

c)

eating spicy food

d)

poisoning

10.

During exhalation, the amount of oxygen in the air is higher than the amount of carbon dioxide.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

What are the symptoms and signs of asphyxia?

a)

uncontrollable laughter

b)

Breathing rate increases

c)

flushing then blueness of the head

d)

consciousness gradually lost

12.

Which of the following can cause asphyxia?

a)

Eating spicy food that makes breathing difficult.

b)

Drinking too much water too quickly.

c)

Choking on food or a foreign object.

d)

Sleeping too long without waking up.

13.

How does drowning cause asphyxia?

a)

The heart stops pumping immediately after falling into water.

b)

The body absorbs too much water, making it too heavy to breathe.

c)

The lungs stop working as soon as they touch water.

d)

Water blocks the airway, preventing oxygen from reaching the lungs.

14.

What should you do first if you suspect someone is experiencing asphyxia?

a)

Check their airway and remove any obstruction if safe.

b)

Pour cold water on their face to wake them up.

c)

Shake them forcefully to restart their breathing.

15.

Which medical condition can lead to asphyxia?

a)

High blood pressure.

b)

Common cold.

c)

Severe asthma.

d)

Excessive sweating.

16.

Why is asphyxia a medical emergency?

a)

It can cause brain damage and death within minutes.

b)

It can be treated by drinking more water.

c)

It helps the body learn how to survive without oxygen.

d)

It only affects people who already have breathing problems.

17.

What do we call the smaller branches in lungs?

a)

Bronchus

b)

Bronchiole

c)

Alveolus

d)

Larynx

18.

When you inhale, diaphragm muscles contract and pull the diaphragm to descend and become flat.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

During inhalation, the amount of oxygen in the air is higher than the amount of carbon dioxide.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Why does choking lead to asphyxia?

a)

The body forgets how to inhale air.

b)

A foreign object blocks the airway, preventing oxygen from entering the lungs.

c)

The stomach expands and presses against the lungs.

d)

The brain stops producing oxygen, making breathing impossible.