Name:

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Respiratory System Quiz

Multiple Choice- Write the letter that corresponds to the correct answer on the line. (6)

_____ 1. Which of the following structures is
_____ 4. What is the correct order of the
the site where gas exchange occurs in
structures through which air passes as it goes
humans?
from the atmosphere into the lungs?


A) larynx
A) trachea, pharynx, larynx, bronchi,
B) alveoli
bronchioles, alveoli
C) trachea
B) pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi,
D) bronchi
bronchioles, alveoli

C) pharynx, trachea, larynx, bronchioles,
_____ 2. Which of the following gases does not
bronchi, alveoli
change its concentration between inhaled
D) larynx, pharynx, trachea, bronchi,
and exhaled air?
bronchioles, alveoli


A) nitrogen
_____ 5. What is NOT a product of cellular
B) carbon dioxide
respiration?
C) oxygen

D) all of the above
A) water

B) carbon dioxide
_____ 3. Which of the following gases are
C) oxygen
responsible for controlling the breathing
D) energy
response?


_____ 6. Which of the following does NOT take
A) air
place in the nasal cavity?
B) oxygen

C) nitrogen
A) air is moistened
D) carbon dioxide
B) air is cleaned

C) air is exchanged
D) air is warmed

Short Answer. (10)

1. List the three characteristics that all gas exchange systems must have. (3)

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2. Determine the vital capacity of the lungs of this individual given the following information. (1)
Tidal Volume
0.5 L
Expiratory Reserve Volume
2.0 L
Residual Volume
1.5 L
Inspiratory Reserve Volume
1.75 L

3. When a person inhales, what happens to: (6)
a) the diaphragm-



b) the intercostal muscles (rib
muscles)-




c) the chest cavity-

d) the size of the lungs-

e) the air pressure in the lungs-

f) the air-

Label the following structures. (5)

3. ________________________________________


5. ________________________________________


6. ________________________________________


8. ________________________________________


11. _______________________________________

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