Respiratory System and Infectious Diseases Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on respiratory anatomy, diseases like COVID-19, tuberculosis, and more. How well do you know the lungs?

#1

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

Bronchi
Trachea
Kidney
Alveoli
#2

Which organ is primarily responsible for gas exchange in the respiratory system?

Bronchi
Trachea
Lungs
Diaphragm
#3

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing pneumonia?

Smoking
Age (elderly)
Regular exercise
Immunocompromised state
#4

Which type of cells are primarily affected by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?

Alveolar cells
T lymphocytes
Mucosal epithelial cells
Red blood cells
#5

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

Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Emphysema
Bronchiolitis
#6

Which of the following is a primary symptom of emphysema?

Coughing up blood
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Rapid weight gain
#7

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of COVID-19?

Fever
Sore throat
Nausea
Shortness of breath
#8

Which virus causes the common cold?

Coronavirus
Influenza virus
Rhinovirus
HIV
#9

Which of the following diseases is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

Influenza
Pertussis
Tuberculosis
Mumps
#10

What is the primary mode of transmission for tuberculosis?

Airborne droplets
Fecal-oral route
Vector-borne
Sexual contact
#11

Which infectious disease is commonly caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae?

Pneumonia
Bronchitis
Asthma
Emphysema
#12

Which of the following is NOT a preventative measure for reducing the risk of respiratory infections?

Frequent handwashing
Avoiding close contact with sick individuals
Smoking cigarettes
Getting vaccinated
#13

What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?

Dyspnea
Bradypnea
Tachypnea
Apnea
#14

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of asthma?

Coughing
Chest tightness
Fever
Wheezing
#15

What is the name of the procedure to remove fluid from the lungs using a needle and syringe?

Bronchoscopy
Lung biopsy
Thoracentesis
Tracheostomy
#16

Which of the following is NOT a treatment option for sleep apnea?

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
Surgery to remove adenoids
Weight loss
Antibiotics
#17

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of chronic bronchitis?

Persistent cough
Chest tightness
Fever
Excessive mucus production

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