Respiratory and Digestive System Integration Quiz

Lungs facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide during respiration.

Amylase catalyzes the hydrolysis of starch into sugars.

Pepsinogen is activated to pepsin by hydrochloric acid, which then breaks down proteins into peptides.

The nasal cavity contains mucous membranes and cilia, which warm, humidify, and filter air before it reaches the lungs.

The esophagus is a muscular tube that transports food from the pharynx to the stomach through peristalsis.

The epiglottis acts as a lid to cover the trachea during swallowing, directing food to the esophagus.

The small intestine is the primary site for nutrient absorption through its large surface area and specialized structures like villi and microvilli.

The diaphragm contracts and relaxes to control breathing and separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

The respiratory system's primary functions include gas exchange, not hormone production.

Bile breaks down large fat globules into smaller droplets, aiding in their digestion and absorption.

Gastrin triggers the secretion of gastric acid, aiding in digestion.

The respiratory membrane comprises alveolar epithelium, capillary endothelium, and their basement membranes, but not pleural fluid.

CCK is released in response to the presence of fats in the duodenum, signaling the gallbladder to release bile.

Hydrochloric acid activates pepsinogen to pepsin, initiating the digestion of proteins in the stomach.

Respiration involves the exchange of gases between the lungs and body tissues, including oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide release.