Respiratory System Quiz

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for filtering and warming the air we breathe?

• Alveoli

• Bronchi

• Nose

• Diaphragm

What happens when we inhale?

• Carbon dioxide enters the blood

• Oxygen enters the blood

• Blood enters the lungs

• Oxygen leaves the blood

What happens to the ribs during inhalation?

• They move down

• They move up and out

• They stay still

• They move inwards

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

• To exchange gases

• To transport air to the lungs

• To produce sound

• To filter blood

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

• Lungs

• Trachea

• Larynx

• Bronchi

What is tracheomalacia?

• A condition where the trachea is too rigid

• A condition where the cartilage is softened leading to tracheal collapse

• A condition where the trachea is inflamed

• A condition where the trachea is elongated

What part of the body is affected by tracheomalacia?

• Heart

• Liver

• Trachea

• Stomach

What is the main consequence of tracheomalacia?

• Tracheal collapse

• Increased blood pressure

• Enhanced breathing

• Stronger cartilage

What happens when the cartilage in the trachea is softened?

• The trachea becomes more rigid

• The trachea collapses

• The trachea expands

• The trachea becomes inflamed

Into how many bronchi does the trachea split?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four