10 Questions
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for the sense of smell?
Cilia
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for producing vocal sounds?
Larynx
Which part of the respiratory system keeps food and liquid from entering the lower respiratory tract?
Epiglottis
What is the medical term for difficulty breathing or shortness of breath?
Dyspnea
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for the breakdown of glucose to produce ATP?
Respiration
Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for gas exchange in land animals?
Lungs
What are the microscopic air sacs in the lungs called in mammals and reptiles?
Alveoli
Which of the following is the largest airway in the respiratory system?
Trachea
How do the air sacs in the lungs communicate with the external environment?
Through airways
In which organisms does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
Animals only
Test your knowledge of the respiratory system with this quiz! From understanding the medical term for difficulty breathing to identifying the functions of different respiratory organs, this quiz covers it all. Challenge yourself and learn more about dyspnea, respiration, and the upper respiratory tract.
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