Respiratory System Quiz

Which part of the pharynx is located behind the oral cavity?

• Trachea

• Laryngopharynx

• Oropharynx

• Nasopharynx

What is the function of the epiglottis during swallowing?

• To support the vocal cords

• To block the airways

• To open the trachea

• To produce sound

What is the name of the cartilage located below the thyroid cartilage?

• Cricoid cartilage

• Epiglottis

• Alveolar sac

• Nasal concha

Into what do the primary bronchi further divide?

• Alveolar sacs

• Secondary bronchi

• Larynx

• Trachea

Where does the exchange of gases between the blood and the respiratory system occur?

• In the trachea

• In the bronchioles

• In the alveolar sacs

• In the larynx