Respiratory System Quiz

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

• Digests food

• Excretes waste

• Exchanges gases (oxygen & CO₂)

• Circulates blood

Which organ is NOT part of the respiratory system?

• Nasal cavities

• Larynx

• Stomach

• Trachea

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

• Produces sound

• Absorbs nutrients

• Filters blood

• Stores energy

Which organ is responsible for the exchange of gases in the respiratory system?

• Heart

• Lungs

• Liver

• Kidneys

Which part of the palate is made of muscle?

• Hard palate

• Soft palate

• Uvula

• Conchae

What structure is labeled as preventing food from entering the nasal cavity?

• Soft palate

• Tonsils

• Uvula

• Tongue

What is the pharynx commonly known as?

• The throat

• The stomach

• The heart

• The brain

What does the laryngopharynx contain?

• Epiglottis

• Tonsils

• Uvula

• Vocal cords

Which type of tonsil is also known as the adenoid?

• Palatine tonsil

• Lingual tonsil

• Pharyngeal tonsil

• Nasal tonsil

What is the primary function of the tonsils?

• Produce hormones

• Trap and remove foreign pathogens

• Aid in digestion

• Regulate body temperature