Question

chapter 15 • lesson 2 the respirato
lesson 2 quiz
i. directions match the term in the left column with the best definition in the
right column. write the letter of your choice in the space provided.

1. diaphragm a. the main airways that reach into each lung
2. trachea b. a disease that progressively destroys the walls

of the alveoli

1. bronchi c. the windpipe
2. asthma d. a muscle that separates the chest from the

abdominal cavity

1. emphysema e. an inflammatory condition in which trachea,

bronchi, and bronchioles become narrowed
ii. directions in the space provided, write the letter of the choice that best completes
the statement or answers the question.

1. the main function of the respiratory system is to

a. carry nutrients to body cells.
b. exchange gases between the body and the environment.
c. prevent diseases caused by pathogens.
d. eliminate wastes from the body.

1. which is a flap of tissue that folds down to close off the entrance to the larynx

and trachea when you swallow?
a. epiglottis
b. alveolus
c. diaphragm
d. alveoli

1. what connects the throat and the trachea?

a. epiglottis c. diaphragm
b. pulmonary artery d. larynx

1. the most important decision you can make for your respiratory health is

a. to clear the sinuses.
b. not to increase respiration during exercise.
c. not to smoke.
d. to ignore common respiratory infections.

1. what is a contagious bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs?

a. tuberculosis c. emphysema
b. bronchitis d. sinusitis

Explanation:

• 1. Diaphragm: Es un músculo que separa el tórax de la cavidad abdominal.
• 2. Traquea: Es la "trompa de aire" o "trompa respiratoria".
• 3. Bronquios: Son las principales vías aéreas que llegan a cada pulmón.
• 4. Asma: Es una afección inflamatoria en la que la tráquea, los bronquios y los bronquiolos se estrechan.
• 5. Enfisema: Es una enfermedad que destruye progresivamente las paredes de los alvéolos.
• 6. Función del sistema respiratorio: El intercambio de gases entre el cuerpo y el entorno es su función principal.
• 7. Epiglote: Es una aleta de tejido que se dobla hacia abajo para cerrar la entrada de la laringe y la tráquea cuando se traga.
• 8. Laringe: Conecta la garganta y la tráquea.
• 9. Decisión para la salud respiratoria: No fumar es crucial para la salud respiratoria.
• 10. Tuberculosis: Es una infección bacteriana contagiosa que suele afectar los pulmones.

Answer:

1. d
2. c
3. a
4. e
5. b
6. b
7. a
8. d
9. c
10. a