WorksheetsRespiratory System Quiz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which of the following is a primary function of the respiratory system?
Produces red blood cells
Brings oxygen into the body
Regulates body temperature
Synthesizes proteins
What waste product does the respiratory system REMOVE from the body?
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
Oxygen
Glucose
Which muscles are involved in the mechanical process of breathing?
Biceps and triceps
Diaphragm and intercostal muscles
Quadriceps and hamstrings
Abdominal and pectoral muscles
What happens to the diaphragm when we inhale?
It relaxes and moves up
It contracts and moves down
It expands and moves sideways
It remains stationary
What happens to the lungs when air is pulled in during inhalation?
They deflate
They inflate
They collapse
They remain unchanged
Which of the following is part of the upper respiratory tract?
Trachea
Bronchi
Larynx
Alveoli
Which structure is NOT part of the lower respiratory tract?
Lungs
Nasopharynx
Bronchioles
Alveoli
Which of the following is a component of the lower respiratory tract?
Mouth
Oropharynx
Bronchi
Nasopharynx
Which part of the respiratory system is involved in air conduction and mucus production?
Bronchi
Alveoli
Trachea
Bronchioles
What is the primary function of alveoli?
To pump blood
To filter air
Site of gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide)
To produce mucus
What is the normal range for blood pH?
7.35-7.45
6.35-6.45
8.35-8.45
5.35-5.45
What is the primary cause of asthma?
Bacterial infection
Airway inflammation
Blood clot in the pulmonary capillaries
Viral respiratory disease
Which condition involves inflammation of the bronchi?
Asthma
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Tuberculosis
Select the largest muscle involved in the process of breathing.
Select the Nasopharynx
Organize these options into the right categories
Nose
Mouth
Nasopharyx
Oropharynx
Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
Bronchi
Bronchioles
Alveoli
What is the function of the epiglottis?
Prevent inhalation (breathing in) of food
Move the vocal cords
Contract to expand the lungs
Gas exchange
Why would health care professionals need to wear face masks or respirators when treating a patient who has tuberculosis (TB)?
