Name: __________________________ Class: ______________ Date: ____________

I. Choose the letter of the best correct answer. Write your answer on the space provided before each
number.

______1. Which statement best describes the function of the respiratory passageways of a human?

a. It helps our body to fight the infection.

b. They permit exchange between the external atmosphere and the circulatory system.
c. It allows the gas exchange between oxygen and carbon dioxide.
d. They remove the metabolic waste from our body.

______2. Which structures filter air as it passes through the human respiratory system?

a. cilia b. alveoli c. diaphragm d. epiglottis

______3. In humans, which structure prevents food from entering the trachea?

a. cilia b. alveoli c. diaphragm d. epiglottis

______4. In the human respiratory system, bronchioles directly connect the

a. trachea and pharynx c. bronchi and alveoli

b. nasal cavity and trachea d. epiglottis and larynx

______5. What happens to the pressure inside the lungs when we inhale?

a. The pressure inside the lungs decreases.

b. The pressure inside the lungs remains the same.
c. The pressure inside the lungs increases.
d. The pressure inside the lungs fluctuates rapidly.

______6. Which human organ is correctly paired with its functional subunits?

a. lung—alveoli c. kidney—neurons
b. lungs—heart d. large intestine—ureters

______7. The diagram on the right represents a demonstration of the breathing

process in humans. The balloons represent lungs. The change in the balloons is
brought about by ___________________________.

a. a change in air composition outside the bell jar

b. a change in air pressure inside the bell jar
c. an expansion of the balloons, which pulls the rubber sheet into the bell jar
d. a contraction of the balloons, which forces air into the bell jar

______8. The air sacs that are covered with capillaries where gas exchange takes
place.
a. bronchi b. trachea c. oxygen d. alveoli

_______9. It’s hollow organ that allows you to talk and make sounds when air moves in and out.
a. pharynx b. larynx c. urinary bladder d. cilia
_______10. It’s a muscle in respiratory system that helps your lungs pull in air and push it out.
a. diaphragm b. alveoli c. heart d. trachea

_______11. The respiratory system works with the ___________ system to transport oxygen and get rid of CO2
(carbon dioxide).
a. urinary system b. digestive system d. circulatory system d. all of these

_______12. What happens when the diaphragm moves down?

a. The rib cage contracts, reducing lung capacity.
b. The lungs expand, increasing the volume for air intake.
c. The trachea constricts, limiting the flow of air.
d. The alveoli release carbon dioxide into the bloodstream.

_______13. What happens when the diaphragm moves up?

a. The rib cage contracts, reducing lung capacity.
b. The lungs expand, increasing the volume for air intake.
c. The trachea constricts, limiting the flow of air.
d. The alveoli release carbon dioxide into the bloodstream.

_______14. Which of the following practices is beneficial for maintaining a healthy respiratory system?
a. smoking cigarettes regularly c. avoiding regular exercise
b. practicing deep breathing exercises d. living in a highly polluted area

_______15. Which of the following would be the effect if we don’t take care of our respiratory system?
a. Improved lung function and increased oxygen intake. c. Reduced risk of respiratory infections
b. Development of respiratory diseases and conditions d. Enhanced overall health and well-being

_______16. Why can't we breathe if the diaphragm stops working?

a. The diaphragm controls the opening and closing of the airway.
b. The diaphragm produces oxygen for the lungs.
c. The diaphragm regulates the level of carbon dioxide in the body.
d. The diaphragm creates the necessary pressure changes for inhalation and exhalation.

_______17. Which substance helps transport oxygen in blood circulation?

a. Hemoglobin b. red blood cell c. plasma d. platelets

_______18. Air arriving in the alveoli from the nose has a ___________________.
a. Higher concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) and a lower concentration of oxygen (O2).
b. Higher concentration of oxygen (O2) and a lower concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2).
c. They have equal concentration of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
d. All of the above

_______19. Why is excretion important for the human body?

a. It helps regulate body temperature.
b. It aids in the digestion of food.
c. It eliminates waste products and toxins from the body.
d. It facilitates the exchange of gases in the respiratory system.

_______20. Which of the following organs is primarily responsible for excretion in the human body?
a. liver b. stomach c. kidneys d. lungs.

_______21. Which of the following waste products is typically found in urine?

a. carbon dioxide b. hemoglobin c. urea d. oxygen

_______22. Which of the following is a primary function of the urinary system?

a. regulation of body temperature c. transport blood throughout the body
b. filtering and elimination of metabolic waste. d. to transport wastes like carbon dioxide
_______23. What is the primary function of the kidneys in the human body?
a. to maintain the blood glucose levels c. production of red blood cells
b. regulation of blood pressure and fluid balance d. Secretion of digestive enzymes

_______24. What is the primary functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?
a. alveoli b. nephrons c. cilia d. hemoglobin

_______25. How are the lungs associated with the excretory system?
a. It helps the flow of blood. c. It helps to you urinate faster.
b. It produces waste product like oxygen. D. They produce the waste product like carbon dioxide (CO2).

_______26. What is the primary function of the ureter and urinary bladder in the urinary system?
a. filtration of waste products from the blood c. regulation of blood pressure
b. transportation and storage of urine d. production of hormones for fluid balance

_______27. Place the following events in sequence:

I. Urine passes through the ureters II. Blood rich in waste enters the kidneys III. Urine exits the urethra
a. I, II and III b. II, III and I c. II, I and III d. III, I and II

_______28. What is NOT an example of excretion?

a. release of a hormone into a blood c. removal of carbon dioxide from the lungs
b. removal of undigested food from the large intestine d. release of water from the sweat glands

_______29. Which layer contains accessory structures such as sweat glands?

a. epidermis b. dermis c. hypodermis d. hyperdermis

_______30. Why is your skin part of the excretory system?

a. sweating gets rid of salt and excess water c. exhaling releases carbon dioxide
b. sweating gets rid of carbon dioxide d. the large intestine releases feces

_______31. What is the primary course of action for a person with no functional kidneys left?
a. Drink plenty of water to avoid having wastes to clean in the blood.
b. Exercise daily so the kidney will return to its normal state.
c. Regular dialysis treatments to replace kidney function.
d. Sleep a lot so your kidney will not work all the time.

_______32. Which of the following statements about the large intestine and excretion is correct?
a. The large intestine primarily nutrients from undigested food.
b. The large intestine is responsible for the production and excretion of urine.
c. The large intestine plays a role in the filtration of blood and removal of metabolic waste.
d. The large intestine is involved in the excretion of solid waste material, such as feces.

_______33. How can we take care of our urinary system?

a. Drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated
b. Avoiding excessive consumption of alcohol and caffeine
c. Maintaining a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables
d. All of the above

_______34. Which of the following statements best describe constipation?

a. A condition characterized by frequent bowel movements
b. A condition characterized by infrequent or difficult bowel movements
c. A condition characterized by excessive gas and bloating
d. A condition characterized by abdominal pain and cramping

_______35. How can constipation be avoided?

a. Increasing fiber intake and staying hydrated c. Decreasing fluid intake and reducing physical activity
b. Ignoring the urge to have a bowel movement d. Eating processed foods and avoiding fruits and vegetables