Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System Quiz

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#1

Which structure is responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs?

Alveoli
Bronchioles
Trachea
Pharynx
13 answered
#2

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Transport nutrients to cells
Eliminate waste from the body
Exchange gases between blood and air
Regulate body temperature
13 answered
#3

What is the term for the inflammation of the bronchial tubes?

Bronchitis
Emphysema
Asthma
Pneumonia
13 answered
#4

Which structure in the respiratory system contains the vocal cords?

Trachea
Bronchioles
Alveoli
Larynx
12 answered
#5

What is the role of the epiglottis during swallowing?

To produce sound
To prevent food from entering the trachea
To regulate airflow
To humidify inspired air
12 answered
#6

Which of the following is NOT a function of the nasal cavity?

Warming and humidifying inhaled air
Filtering out dust and other particles
Producing mucus to trap pathogens
Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
12 answered
#7

What is the term for the process of breathing out air from the lungs?

Inspiration
Expiration
Respiration
Ventilation
12 answered
#8

What is the term for the process of gas exchange between the blood and body tissues?

External respiration
Internal respiration
Cellular respiration
Pulmonary ventilation
12 answered
#9

Which muscle is primarily responsible for inspiration during quiet breathing?

Diaphragm
External intercostals
Internal intercostals
Abdominal muscles
11 answered
#10

What is the term for the volume of air inspired or expired with each breath during normal breathing?

Tidal volume
Vital capacity
Residual volume
Inspiratory reserve volume
10 answered
#11

Which respiratory structure is shared by both the respiratory and digestive systems?

Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
Bronchi
11 answered
#12

Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?

Regulating blood pH
Producing hormones
Assisting in speech production
Defending against pathogens
12 answered
#13

Which respiratory structure is responsible for the production of surfactant, a substance that reduces surface tension in the alveoli?

Bronchioles
Alveoli
Trachea
Larynx
10 answered
#14

Which of the following is a characteristic of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Decreased lung compliance
Increased vital capacity
Excessive production of surfactant
Rapid diffusion of gases
9 answered
#15

Which respiratory disorder is characterized by the collapse of the alveoli?

Pneumothorax
Pulmonary embolism
Atelectasis
Hemothorax
10 answered

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