QUIZ: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question 1: Which of the following is a function of the respiratory system?

1.gas exchange
2.absorption of nutrients
3.transport of oxygen
4.structural support

Question 2: The trachea leads to the:

1.bronchioles
2.bronchi
3.esophagus
4.pulmonary vessel

Question 3: The space at the back of the mouth, that leads either to the airway
or the esophagus is the:
1.larynx
2.conchae
3.nasal cavity
4.pharynx

Question 4: Oxygen from the air enters the blood stream at what location?
1.cardiac notch
2.pulmonary vein
3. alveoli
4.paranasal sinuses

Question 5: Hyaline cartilage has primary function?

1.protect the thyroid
3.increase the surface area
3.connect the conchae
4.support the trachea

Question 6: When the diaphragm contracts (is pulled downward), _______

occurs.
1.inhalation
2.exhalation
3.a hiccup
4.the lungs deflate
Question 7: On the image
shown, what is the
bronchi?
1.letter A
2.letter B
3.letter C
4.letter D

Question 8: On the
image, what is the pleural
cavity?
1.letter C
2.letter AD
3.letter DE
4.letter BD

Question 9 : AE is the:
1.inferior lobe
2.upper edge of the heart
3.diaphragm
4.esophagus

Question 10. What

divides the left and right
side of the nasal cavity?

1.septum
2.conchae
3.pharynx
4.sinus