Respiratory System

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

• to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body

• to bring oxygen to the body

• to break down food and absorb nutrients

• to remove oxygen from the body and deliver carbon dioxide

What are the main organs of gas exchange in the respiratory system?

• diapragm
• lungs
• trachea
• bronchi

What is the function of the bronchi?

• Transport air from nose to lungs
• Transport air from trachea to lungs
• Transport air from lungs to alveoli
• Transport air from alveoli to blood

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A disorder of the lungs called ____ causes the bronchi to get smaller so air can't get to the lungs.

• asthma

• cold

• influenza

• bronchitis

Within the lungs, the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs between the ___ and the capillaries. 

• trachea 
• bronchi 
• alveoli
• diaphragm

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Arrange the following in order according to the pathway of oxygen as it enters the body. Which one comes third?

• oral/nasal cavity

• larynx

• trachea

• pharynx

Flap of skin that covers the opening to the windpipe during swallowing

• Stomach
• Trachea
• Pancreas
• Epiglottis

The process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs.

• inspiration

• expiration

• internal respiration

• external respiration

Which type of pulmonary disease causes problem in exhalation (getting out carbon dioxide)?

• restrictive

• obstructive

• ventilation

• perfusion

Which among the following is causes the lungs shrink (get smaller) as it function?

• restrictive

• obstructive

• ventillation

• perfusion