Medical Terminology Related to the Respiratory System Quiz
Test your knowledge on respiratory medicine with these 10 quiz questions covering terminology and disorders.
#1
What is the medical term for the windpipe?
Bronchus
Alveoli
Trachea
Larynx
#2
Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing?
Epiglottis
Alveoli
Diaphragm
Bronchioles
#3
Which structure separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities and aids in breathing?
Epiglottis
Alveoli
Diaphragm
Bronchioles
#4
Which of the following is NOT a function of the nasal cavity?
Warming and humidifying inhaled air
Filtering out dust and foreign particles
Production of digestive enzymes
Detecting odors
#5
What is the medical term for inflammation of the lungs?
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Emphysema
Asthma
#6
Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?
Gas exchange
Regulation of blood pH
Production of hormones
Voice production
#7
Which respiratory disorder is characterized by the narrowing of the airways?
Pneumonia
Bronchitis
Emphysema
Asthma
#8
What is the medical term for difficulty in breathing?
Tachypnea
Bradypnea
Dyspnea
Apnea
#9
What is the medical term for the common 'throat'?
Bronchus
Larynx
Pharynx
Trachea
#10
Which respiratory disorder is characterized by the destruction of lung tissue?
Pneumonia
Bronchitis
Emphysema
Asthma
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