Question 1

Question

A)
The functions of the respiratory system are (Select all that apply)
(1 point)
Responses

to pump blood to the body.
to pump blood to the body.

to deliver oxygen to the body.
to deliver oxygen to the body.

to remove carbon dioxide from the body.
to remove carbon dioxide from the body.

to absorb nutrients.
to absorb nutrients.
Question 2
A)
The dome-shaped muscle that lies below the lungs and is important in the breathing process is the
(1 point)
Responses

alveoli.
alveoli.

asthma.
asthma.

bronchi.
bronchi.

diaphragm.
diaphragm.
Question 3
A)
The exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen takes place in the
(1 point)
Responses

alveoli.
alveoli.

asthma.
asthma.

bronchi.
bronchi.

diaphragm.
diaphragm.
Question 4
A)
_______ is a substance in tobacco products that causes stained teeth and skin.
(1 point)
Responses

Nicotine
Nicotine

Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide

Tar
Tar

Menthol
Menthol
Question 5
A)
____________ is a substance in tobacco smoke that reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen.
(1 point)
Responses

Tar
Tar

Nicotine
Nicotine

Asthma
Asthma

Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide

Answer 1

Here are the correct answers for each question:

Question 1 A) The functions of the respiratory system are (Select all that apply):

• to deliver oxygen to the body.
• to remove carbon dioxide from the body.

Question 2 A) The dome-shaped muscle that lies below the lungs and is important in the breathing process is the:

• diaphragm.

Question 3 A) The exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen takes place in the:

• alveoli.

Question 4 A) _______ is a substance in tobacco products that causes stained teeth and skin:

• Tar.

Question 5 A) ____________ is a substance in tobacco smoke that reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen:

• Carbon monoxide.