Respiratory System Quiz

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for filtering and cleaning the air as it passes through?

• Larynx

• Trachea

• Nasal Cavity

• Bronchi

What is the function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

• To produce sound

• To filter dust and dirt

• To exchange gases

• To support the lungs

Which process produces energy without the presence of oxygen?

• Aerobic respiration

• Anaerobic respiration

• Gaseous exchange

• Inspiration

Which part of the respiratory system is kept open by rings of cartilage?

• Larynx

• Trachea

• Bronchi

• Alveoli

Which muscles contract to lift the rib cage during exercise?

• Diaphragm and intercostal muscles

• Sternocleidomastoid and pectorals

• Abdominal muscles

• Trapezius and deltoids

What is the main function of the nasal passage?

• To produce sound

• To exchange gases

• To clean and warm the air

• To support the trachea

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for producing sound?

• Trachea

• Larynx

• Bronchi

• Alveoli

What is the primary function of the alveoli?

• To filter air

• To produce sound

• To facilitate gas exchange

• To support the trachea

What is the process called where gas exchange takes place by diffusion?

• Respiration

• Gas exchange

• Inhalation

• Exhalation

What is the average tidal volume at rest?

• 1000ml

• 500ml

• 2000ml

• 1500ml