Respiratory System Pre-Test: Functions and Processes
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What is the function of the pharynx in the respiratory system?

  • Sound production
  • Warms and humidifies incoming air
  • Gas exchange
  • Connects nasal cavity and mouth to the larynx (correct)

    • Where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occur in the respiratory system?

  • Alveoli (correct)
  • Pharynx
  • Bronchi
  • Trachea

    • Which respiratory organ is responsible for filtering, warming, and humidifying incoming air?

  • Nose (correct)
  • Trachea
  • Bronchioles
  • Larynx

    • Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?

    <p>Alveoli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the diaphragm in the respiratory process?

    <p>Expanding the thoracic cavity for breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sound production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

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

    Which organ is responsible for trapping and removing pathogens and particles in the respiratory system?

    <p>Nasal conchae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the sphenoidal sinus in the respiratory system?

    <p>Reducing skull weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ contributes to reducing skull weight and aids in the production of mucus in the respiratory system?

    <p>Frontal sinus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the diaphragm in the respiratory process?

    <p>Expanding the thoracic cavity for breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the nasal conchae in the respiratory system?

    <p>Warming and moistening inhaled air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is essential for speech production in the respiratory system?

    <p>Larynx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs in the alveoli of the lungs within the respiratory system?

    <p>Gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) in the respiratory system?

    <p>Regulating blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a waste product of cellular metabolism expelled from the body by being transported from tissues to the lungs and then exhaled?

    <p>Carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

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