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Respiratory system - quiz

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Breathing, oxygen, the lungs and the diaphragm are all important parts of the human respiratory system. Test your knowledge with our health quiz.

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Breathing, oxygen, the lungs and the diaphragm are all important parts of the human respiratory system. Test your knowledge with our health quiz.

1. What are the main organs of the respiratory system?




2. What is the trachea?




3. What is the diaphragm?




4. How do the lungs stay inflated?




5. What is the name of the rib muscles that contribute to breathing?




6. What are the alveoli?




7. Where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place?




8. How does the respiratory system contribute to speech?




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Score 0 to 2:
You don’t know much about the respiratory system at all. It might be a good idea to do some reading on the topic.

Score 3 to 5:
You have a general idea, but the respiratory system is still a bit of a mystery to you.

Score 6 to 8:
Congratulations, you show an impressive understanding of the respiratory system.

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