Respiratory System Functions and Pathway Quiz
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What is the main opening into the lungs?

  • Trachea
  • Nasal cavity (correct)
  • Pharynx
  • Mouth
  • What is the waste product that our bodies get rid of when we breathe out?

  • Oxygen
  • Nitrogen
  • Carbon dioxide (correct)
  • Water vapor
  • Where does air move after passing through the larynx?

  • Trachea (correct)
  • Mouth
  • Lungs
  • Pharynx
  • Which part of the respiratory system moistens air as it passes through?

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

    What element is essential for life and moves into the bloodstream through the respiratory system?

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

    What is the main cause of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

    <p>Air pollution, cigarette smoke, and chemical fumes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key function of the respiratory system in relation to energy production?

    <p>It combines oxygen from air with nutrients from food to produce energy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Closing over the trachea to keep food and water from entering the lungs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom can be experienced by a person with Asthma?

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

    Which part of the respiratory system is commonly affected by Emphysema?

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

    What is a risk factor for developing Pneumonia?

    <p>Inhaling a liquid chemical (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a person usually contract a common cold?

    <p>Touching their eyes or nose after touching cold germs on surfaces (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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