RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Which organ is responsible for inhaling and exhaling air?
Heart
Lungs
Liver
Stomach
What is the function of the nose in the respiratory system?
To taste food
To hear sounds
To smell odors
To see objects
Which of the following is NOT a part of the respiratory system?
Trachea
Bronchi
Diaphragm
Esophagus
What is the function of the trachea?
To carry oxygen to the body
To carry carbon dioxide out of the body
To carry food to the stomach
To carry blood to the heart
Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?
Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
Production of sound
Regulation of body temperature
Protection against pathogens
Where does the process of gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?
Bronchi
Alveoli
Trachea
Lungs
What is the function of the diaphragm?
To help with digestion
To protect the lungs
To control breathing
To pump blood
What happens when we inhale?
The diaphragm relaxes
The lungs expand
Carbon dioxide is released
The heart beats faster
What is the function of the bronchi?
To carry oxygen to the body
To carry carbon dioxide out of the body
To carry food to the stomach
To carry blood to the heart
What is the role of the cilia in the respiratory system?
To warm and humidify the air
To filter out dust and pathogens
To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
To produce mucus