Respiratory System Quiz

Name the structures of the respiratory system.

• Lungs, trachea, bronchi, and diaphragm

• Heart, liver, kidneys, and stomach

• Brain, spinal cord, nerves, and eyes

• Bones, muscles, skin, and hair

What process occurs in the lungs involving the exchange of gases?

• Photosynthesis

• Gas exchange

• Digestion

• Respiration

The mechanism of breathing involves which of the following processes?

• Inhalation and exhalation

• Only inhalation

• Only exhalation

• Circulation of blood

What is peak flow, how is it measured, and what might a reading below normal indicate?

• A measure of lung function, measured using a peak flow meter, indicating possible airway obstruction if below normal.

• A measure of heart rate, measured using a heart rate monitor, indicating possible heart disease if below normal.

• A measure of blood pressure, measured using a sphygmomanometer, indicating possible hypertension if below normal.

• A measure of blood sugar, measured using a glucose meter, indicating possible diabetes if below normal.

Air follows the following path through the respiratory system. Drag and drop the following labels to complete the path: Nose

• Nose

• Mouth

• Ear

• Eye

What main organ is involved in the respiratory system?

• Heart

• Liver

• Lungs

• Kidneys

Identify the structures found in the respiratory system.

• Heart and Liver

• Lungs and Trachea

• Kidneys and Stomach

• Brain and Spinal Cord

During inhalation, the ribcage moves ______ and out.

• up

• down

• sideways

• backward

During inhalation, the diaphragm moves ______.

• down

• up

• sideways

• backward

In order, name the structures air passes through as it is breathed out, beginning with the air sacs.

• Air sacs, bronchioles, bronchi, trachea, larynx, pharynx, nasal cavity

• Air sacs, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, larynx, pharynx, nasal cavity

• Air sacs, bronchioles, trachea, bronchi, larynx, pharynx, nasal cavity

• Air sacs, bronchioles, bronchi, trachea, pharynx, larynx, nasal cavity