Respiratory System Quiz

What is the function of the autonomic nervous system in the respiratory process?

• Regulates heart rate

• Transports oxygen to the body's cells

• Sends signals to the muscles around the lungs

• Controls conscious breathing

What is the purpose of the bronchioles in the respiratory system?

• Transport oxygen to the body's cells

• Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Flatten the diaphragm

• Contract the intercostal muscles

What is the role of alveoli in the respiratory system?

• Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Transport oxygen to the body's cells

• Contract the intercostal muscles

• Flatten the diaphragm

What happens to the carbon dioxide in the lungs during the respiratory process?

• It is expelled during exhalation

• It is transported throughout the body via the bloodstream

• It is converted into oxygen

• It is inhaled and stored in the lungs

How many times do the lungs inhale and exhale in a minute?

• 5-10 times

• 10-15 times

• 20-25 times

• 15-20 times