Respiratory System Anatomy and Physiology Quiz
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What is the main function of the respiratory system?

  • Maintenance of body temperature
  • Regulation of blood pH (correct)
  • Production of hormones
  • Transport of nutrients in the blood

Which structure marks the beginning of the respiratory system?

  • Larynx
  • Pharynx
  • Trachea
  • Nose (correct)

What is the purpose of the external nose?

  • To exchange gases with the blood
  • To warm and humidify incoming air (correct)
  • To produce sound for voice production
  • To filter microorganisms from the air

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

<p>Digestion of food (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the structures at the end of the respiratory system?

<p>Alveoli (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the nasal cavity?

<p>Trapping debris and moving it to the pharynx (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure covers the opening of the larynx during swallowing?

<p>Epiglottis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the trachea?

<p>Connecting the larynx to the main bronchi (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?

<p>Respiratory bronchioles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the alveoli?

<p>Facilitating gas exchange (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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