#1
Which structure separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities and plays a crucial role in breathing?
#2
Which of the following is not a primary function of the lungs?
#3
Which of the following is the primary gas exchanged in the alveoli of the lungs?
#4
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for warming, humidifying, and filtering air as it enters the lungs?
#5
Which of the following is not a risk factor for developing lung cancer?
#6
What is the term for the thin, double-layered membrane that surrounds each lung and lines the chest cavity?
#7
Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?
#8
What is the approximate total surface area of the alveoli in human lungs?
#9
Which of the following muscles is not involved in the process of breathing?
#10
What is the term for the tiny hairs that line the respiratory tract and help to trap particles and pathogens?
#11
Which lung is typically larger and has three lobes?
#12
Which of the following respiratory volumes represents the maximum amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled after a maximum inhalation?
#13
What is the term for the small air sacs where gas exchange occurs within the lungs?
#14
Which of the following statements about the left lung is TRUE?
#15
During inspiration, which of the following changes occur in the thoracic cavity?
#16
What is the term for the medical condition characterized by the collapse of all or part of a lung?
#17
What is the medical term for the condition commonly known as 'shortness of breath'?
#18
Which of the following respiratory disorders is characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty breathing?
#19