The Respiratory System

What is the respiratory system made up of?

• A) Structures involved in moving air into and out of the lungs and in gas exchange

• B) Structures involved in digestion

• C) Structures involved in circulation

• D) Structures involved in excretion

What is one of the functions of the respiratory system?

• Provides large area for gas exchange

• Digests food

• Circulates blood

• Produces hormones

Fill in the blank: The respiratory system is responsible for moving air allowing passageways to and from the gas exchange surfaces of the _______.

Which of the following is a function of the respiratory system?

• Protecting the respiratory surfaces from dehydration

• Breaking down nutrients

• Pumping blood

• Filtering waste

Which of the following is NOT part of the upper respiratory system?

• Pharynx

• nasal cavity

• paranasal sinuses

• alveoli

Which of the following is part of the lower respiratory system?

• Larynx

• trachea

• bronchi

• all of these are part of the lower respiratory system

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

• Larynx

• Nose

• Trachea

• Bronchi

Which of the following is part of the lower respiratory system?

• Sinuses

• Pharynx

• Bronchioles

• Nasal cavity

Which of the following is NOT a function of the conductive portion of the respiratory system?

• Filters air

• Warms air

• Humidifies air

• gas exchange

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange?