#1
Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?
Exchange of gases
Regulation of blood pressure
Filtering air
Production of sound
#2
What is the name of the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs?
Bronchi
Alveoli
Bronchioles
Capillaries
#3
Which of the following is NOT a function of the diaphragm?
Regulating breathing
Separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities
Aiding in digestion
Assisting in coughing
#4
What is the medical term for the inflammation of the nasal mucosa?
Rhinitis
Pharyngitis
Laryngitis
Tracheitis
#5
Which of the following is a function of the nasal cavity?
Production of digestive enzymes
Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
Warming and humidifying inhaled air
Regulation of blood pressure
#6
What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?
Dysphagia
Dyspnea
Dysuria
Dyskinesia
#7
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of asthma?
Shortness of breath
Coughing
Excessive sweating
Wheezing
#8
What is the medical term for the common cold?
Influenza
Pneumonia
Rhinitis
Sinusitis
#9
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing lung cancer?
Regular exercise
High fiber diet
Smoking tobacco
Adequate hydration
#10
What is the primary function of surfactant in the lungs?
To transport oxygen in the blood
To regulate blood pH
To prevent lung collapse
To stimulate cough reflex
#11
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of chronic bronchitis?
Chest pain
Persistent cough
Fever
Nasal congestion
#12
Which of the following is a common treatment for sleep apnea?
Antibiotics
CPAP therapy
Antidepressants
Vitamin supplements
#13
Which of the following is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Pneumonia
Emphysema
Pleurisy
Bronchitis
#14
Which respiratory disorder is characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways?
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary fibrosis
Atelectasis
Bronchial asthma
#15
What is the primary cause of emphysema?
Bacterial infection
Excessive mucus production
Chronic smoking
Allergic reaction
#16
What is the primary cause of cystic fibrosis?
Genetic mutation
Bacterial infection
Environmental toxins
Dietary deficiencies
#17
Which of the following is a characteristic of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Normal lung function
Permanent lung damage
Reversible airflow obstruction
Rapid improvement with treatment
#18
Which of the following is a symptom of pulmonary embolism?
Hypertension
Bradycardia
Sudden shortness of breath
Increased appetite