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1. A sheet of muscles that lies across the bottom of the chest, which contracts and relaxes in the process
of breathing.
a. Trachea b. rib
c. bronchi d. alveoli

2. As the diaphragm muscle relaxes, the chest cavity returns to its original size. This creates lesser space
as compared to when diaphragm is contracted. Which of the following will result due to an increase in
the intra-alveolar pressure above the total atmosphere pressure outside the body as an effect of the
relaxation of the diaphragm muscles?
a. Moving of air into the lungs
b. Blowing of air out of the lungs
c. Paralysis of the diaphragm muscles
d. Severe hypoventilation

3. It is also known as the windpipe that serves as a passageway of air into the lungs.
a. Bronchi
b. trachea
c. nasal cavity/nose passageway
d. esophagus

4. Serves as a channel for airflow through the nose in which the air is warmed, cleaned and moistened.
a. Bronchi
b. trachea
c. nasal cavity/nose passageway
d. esophagus

5. Gas exchange happens when we inhale and exhale. We take in ________, and emit __________.
a. water, oxygen
b. oxygen, carbon dioxide
c. oxygen, water
d. carbon dioxide, oxygen

6. Which of the following describes a correct order of structures in the respiratory passageways?
a. pharynx, trachea, larynx, bronchi, bronchioles
b. larynx, pharynx, trachea, bronchioles, bronchi
c. pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles
d. trachea, pharynx, larynx, bronchi, bronchioles

7. Refers to the two branching tubes that connect the trachea which leads to the lungs.
a. bronchioles b. alveoli
c. trachea d. bronchi

8. Jose and Aron are laughing while having lunch when suddenly Aron began to choke. What could be
the possible reason for this?
 a. Aron swallowed a big chunk of food
b. Aron’s trachea was filled with air
c. Aron’s epiglottis did not close the windpipe in time.
d. Aron’s cilia failed to filter the air.

9. These are blood vessels that collect oxygen-poor blood and return it back to the heart.
a. Veins b. arteries
c. capillaries d. nerves

10. These are blood vessels that collect oxygen-rich blood and distribute it to blood cells.
a. Veins b. arteries
c. capillaries d. nerves
11. Deoxygenated and oxygenated blood do not mix in the heart because of ______.
a. pericardium b. septum
c. mitral valve d. tricuspid valve

12. Structure H, K, D and E are known as ______.

a. chambers of the heart
b. veins in the heart
c. arteries in the heart
d. valves of the heart

13. What is the function of structure A?

a. It carries deoxgygenated blood to the lungs
b. It carries oxygenated blood back to the heart.
c. It carries oxygenated blood to be delivered in the different parts of the body
d. It carries deoxygenated blood to the heart

14. What is the difference between structure L and structure I?

a. Structure L carries deoxygenated blood from the upper part of the body; while structure I carries
deoxygenated blood from the lower part of the body
b. Structure L carries deoxygenated blood from the lower part of the body; while structure I carries
deoxygenated blood from the upper part of the body
c. Structure L carries oxygenated blood from the upper part of the body; while structure I carries
oxygenated blood from the lower part of the body
d. Structure L carries oxygenated blood from the lower part of the body; while structure I carries
oxygenated blood from the upper part of the body

15. Which of the following illustrations is true?

a.

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16. Which of the following is not a healthy lifestyle?

a. Drinking plenty of water everyday
b. Maintaining regular exercise
c. Avoiding smoking and eating green leafy vegetables
d. Sleeping late at night
17. Anabeth wants to prevent disease in her respiratory and circulatory systems by having a healthy
lifestyle. Which of the following must be avoided?
a. Eating on time and balanced diet
b. Sleeping at least 7 hours and doing regular exercise
c. Avoiding vices such as cigarette smoking and alcohol drinking
d. Playing computer or cellphone games for 5 hours to remove stress

18. Francheska is positive in life and wants to take care of her respiratory and circulatory system. Which
lifestyle must she avoid to achieve her goal?
a. Exercising and having a healthy diet
b. Eating fruits and vegetables
c. Getting enough sleep and rest
d. Drinking alcohol and smoking

19. Which substance causes tobacco smoke an addictive drug?

a. Tar b. Nicotine
c. Nitrogen d. Carbon monoxide
20. How does tobacco smoking increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases?
a. It can damage the normal function of the heart and the blood vessels including its structure.
b. The chemicals in cigarettes harm the blood cells.
c. Statements A and B are correct.
d. Only A is true.
21. A tumor that grows in the lungs may be a sign of __________.
a. bronchitis b. heart disease
c. lung cancer d. emphysema

22. Which of the following best describes the condition of a person with Hypertension?
a. the blood pressure is consistently lower than normal.
b. the blood pressure is consistently higher than normal.
c. the fatty deposits build up in arterial walls.
d. the parts of the heart muscle die.