1- What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

a. To circulate blood throughout the body

b. To break down food for energy
c. To exchange gases with the environment
d. To maintain body temperature

2- What is the name of the muscle that contracts and relaxes to help us breathe?
a. Diaphragm
b. Pectoralis major
c. Rectus abdominis
d. Biceps brachii

3- Which of the following is NOT a part of the respiratory system?

a. Lungs
b. Trachea
c. Liver
d. Bronchi

4- Which structure carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?
a. Pulmonary artery
b. Pulmonary vein
c. Aorta
d. Coronary artery

5- Which gas is the most important for respiration?

a. Oxygen
b. Carbon dioxide
c. Nitrogen
d. Hydrogen

6- Which structure is responsible for filtering and warming the air we breathe?
a. Trachea
b. Bronchioles
c. Alveoli
d. Nasal cavity

7- Which disease is caused by long-term exposure to cigarette smoke?

a. Asthma
b. Bronchitis
c. Pneumonia
d. Tuberculosis

8- Which of the following is a common symptom of respiratory illnesses?

a. Headache
b. Nausea
c. Chest pain
d. Joint stiffness
9- Which of the following is a way to keep your respiratory system healthy?
a. Smoking
b. Eating a high-fat diet
c. Regular exercise
d. Staying indoors all day

10- What is the term for the process of taking in air and releasing carbon dioxide?
a. Inspiration
b. Expiration
c. Inhalation
d. Exhalation