Breathing and Respiration Quiz

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What is the process called by which living things breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide?

  • Excretion
  • Circulation
  • Digestion
  • Respiration (correct)

Which term refers to the action of taking in air through our nose into the lungs?

  • Inhalation (correct)
  • Exhalation
  • Ventilation
  • Aspiration

How are the lungs protected in the human body?

  • By a network of muscles
  • By a layer of fat surrounding them
  • By a ribcage made up of bones (correct)
  • By a system of tendons

What happens to the lungs when we breathe in and out?

<p>They expand during both inhalation and exhalation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should we try to always inhale through our nose?

<p>To prevent dust from entering the lungs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When we take a bath in hot water, why do mirrors in the bathroom turn hazy?

<p>Steam from hot water condenses on the mirror (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is oxygen absorbed by the lungs important for the body?

<p>To provide energy for essential body functions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the exchange of gases that occurs in the lungs?

<p>To absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do we breathe through our nose and not through our mouth?

<p>To filter out impurities from the air (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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