What Do You Know About Your Lungs?

Our respiratory system is one of the oldest and most important systems in the body. Without it, the body will not be able to generate enough energy to keep itself alive. How much do you know about your lungs and your breathing? Let's check it out!
 
 
True or False: You have two lungs and they are the same size
False, the left is bigger
False, the right is bigger
True
 
 
The respiratory system is made up of the trachea, the lungs, and the...
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Liver
Pancreas
 
 
The lungs' first line of defense against toxins is...
Tiny hairs
Bacteria
White blood cells
Bone filters
 
 
You get asthma and bronchitis in your...
Airways
Lungs
Diaphragm
 
 
What is the name of the tiny air sacs in your lungs?
Alveoli
Bronchioles
Bronchi
 
 
True or False: Breathing pure oxygen over time can help mend the body
True
False
 
 
The voice box is also known as the...
Larynx
Alveoli
Trachea
Diaphragm
 
 
Pneumoconiosis is a name we call a set of lung diseases that are caused by the inhalation and retention of...
Liquid
Gas
Dust
Bacteria
 
 
COPD is a long-term illness that damages lungs and makes breathing difficult. What does COPD stand for?
Chest Obstructive Pneumonic Disorder
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Clinically Observed Pleural Damage
Chest Obstructive Pleural Disorder
 
 
Which of the following correctly describes the method of inhalation?
rib muscles and diaphragm contract, volume in chest cavity decreases, air pressure increases
rib muscles and diaphragm contract, volume of chest cavity increases, air pressure decreases
rib muscles and diaphragm relax, volume of chest cavity increases, air pressure decreases
 
 
How fast can a sneeze travel?
100 miles per hour (160 kph)
155 miles per hour (250 kph)
40 miles per hour (60 kph)
65 miles per hour (100 kph)
 
 
True or false: Men breathe faster than women
True
False
 
 
Which of the following is responsible for preventing food from entering the trachea?
Diaphragm
Glottis
Epiglottis
Larynx
 
You Have More to Learn
Unfortunately, you didn't do quite so well on this one. Learning about our respiratory system is something we'd recommend doing more of since this becomes more of a health risk as time goes by. How about reading a bit about it and trying again?
 
Not Bad!
You know quite a bit about the respiratory system it seems, and the organs it uses to keep us breathing. It's important that we know this system well in order to avoid lung diseases and risk factors, as well as identify problems as they pop up. You still could get a higher score if you wish to try again.
 
Most Excellent!
You've shown an excellent familiarity with the human respiratory system. We're delighted to hear this because it's such an important system and knowing all about it can really help you avoid lung diseases and risk factors as well as recognize problems as they pop up. Congratulations, you've really ACED THIS QUIZ!
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