A person who studies the respiratory system is known as a __________.
  • biologist
  • therapist
  • pulmonologist
  • epiglottis
Which of the following is NOT part of the respiratory system?
  • Trachea
  • Lungs
  • Diaphragm
  • Aorta
This is when the alveoli sacs in the lungs are destroyed, causing shortness of breath as the lungs cannot take in sufficient oxygen.
  • Emphysema
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Asthma
  • Lung cancer
This respiratory disease is caused by inflammation of the mucus membrane.
  • Emphysema
  • Asthma
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Bronchitis
The voice box is also known as the _________.
  • esophagus
  • bronchi
  • larynx
  • epiglottis
This is located at the bottom of the lungs and is dome-shaped. It controls the actual process of breathing.
  • Pulmonary capillaries
  • Bronchi
  • Diaphragm
  • Epithelial cells
The respiratory system is sometimes referred to as the ___________.
  • pulmonary system
  • ventilatory system
  • airways
  • COPD
Newborn babies take how many breaths per minute?
  • 30-60
  • 12-20
  • 20-30
  • 65-85
This is more commonly known as the windpipe.
  • Bronchi
  • Trachea
  • Epiglottis
  • Diaphragm
These are tiny sacs found in the lungs.
  • Alveoli
  • Epithelial cells
  • Epiglottis
  • Pulmonary capillaries
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