Respiratory System Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the respiratory system?

• To circulate blood throughout the body

• To bring oxygen into the body

• To digest food

• To produce carbon dioxide

What is the trachea commonly known as?

• Blood vessel

• Windpipe

• Nerve

• Food pipe

What happens when someone has bronchitis?

• The bronchi are swollen

• The alveoli are damaged

• The trachea is blocked

• The lungs collapse

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

• To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

• To filter impurities from the air

• To transport food to the stomach

• To produce mucus

How are the alveoli similar to a train station?

• They produce energy for the body

• They transport food and nutrients

• They allow oxygen to enter and carbon dioxide to leave

• They store oxygen for later use

What is the function of the capillaries surrounding the alveoli?

• To transport food

• To exchange gases

• To produce mucus

• To filter air

What are the major organs of the respiratory system?

• Heart

• Lungs

• Liver

• Kidneys

What role do the lungs play in the respiratory system?

• They take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide

• They pump blood

• They digest food

• They produce hormones

What condition is characterized by swollen bronchioles?

• Asthma

• Pneumonia

• Bronchitis

• Emphysema

Which part of the respiratory system is affected by asthma?

• Esophagus

• Alveoli

• Bronchioles

• Trachea