Respiratory System Test Review

Which system does the respiratory system work closely with to ensure the delivery of oxygen and removal of carbon dioxide?

• Digestive system

• Cardiovascular system

• Nervous system

• Muscular system

What are the roles of the respiratory system besides the exchange of gases?

• Digestion and absorption

• Sound production & speech, sense of smell & taste, regulation of acid-base balance

• Blood circulation and filtration

• Muscle contraction and relaxation

How is the respiratory system divided?

• Into anterior and posterior sections

• Into upper and lower respiratory tracts

• Into left and right hemispheres

• Into voluntary and involuntary parts

Which of the following is part of the upper respiratory tract?

• Trachea

• Lungs

• Pharynx

• Primary bronchi

What is the function of the upper respiratory tract?

• To cool and dry inspired air

• To warm and humidify inspired air, sense of smell & taste and swallowing food

• To filter blood and produce red blood cells

• To absorb nutrients and remove waste

What role do the cilia in the nose play in the respiratory system?

• They warm and humidify the air

• They produce mucus

• They filter out dust and particles

• They exchange gases

What is the purpose of the conchae (or turbinates) in the nasal cavity?

• To produce mucus

• To warm the air

• To create narrow passages which ensure that most air contacts the mucous membranes

• To filter blood

What separates the nasal cavity from the mouth?

• The conchae

• The septum

• The palate

• The cilia

What separates the two sides of the nasal cavity?

• The conchae

• The septum

• The palate

• The cilia

Into how many regions is the pharynx divided?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five