Respiratory System Test

What is the primary purpose of aerobic respiration in cells?

• Production of oxygen

• Generation of energy

• Removal of carbon dioxide

• Breakdown of glucose

Which organelle is the primary site of aerobic respiration in cells?

• Nucleus

• Golgi apparatus

• Mitochondria

• Cytoplasm

Which organelle is the primary site of anaerobic respiration in cells?

• Nucleus

• Golgi apparatus

• Mitochondria

• Cytoplasm

During the process of aerobic respiration, glucose is broken down into:

• Carbon dioxide and water

• Energy and oxygen

• Lactic acid and ethanol

• Proteins and lipids

During the process of respiration, which of the following is considered an involuntary muscle involved in breathing?

• Biceps

• Triceps

• Diaphragm

• Quadriceps

Which structure in the respiratory system prevents food and liquids from entering the airway during swallowing?

• Larynx

• Bronchus

• Trachea

• Epiglottis

What is the main gas exchange surface in the lungs where oxygen is absorbed and carbon dioxide is released?

• Bronchioles

• Alveoli

• Trachea

• Pharynx

What is the name of the process by which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between the alveoli and the pulmonary capillaries in the lungs?

• Ventilation

• Perfusion

• Diffusion

• Respiration

What is respiration in living organisms?

• The process of converting sunlight into energy.

• The process of breaking down food to release energy.

• The process of converting water into oxygen.

• The process of making food from carbon dioxide.

What is the chemical formula for aerobic respiration?

• C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy

• C6H12O6 + 6CO2 → 6O2 + Energy

• 6O2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + Energy

• 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy → C6H12O6