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(c) Diaphragm
(d) Pleura
Q8 Which of the following prevents the entry of food into the trachea?
(a) Epiglottis
(b) Hair
(c) Hard palate
(d) Soft palate
Q9 In it are present lungs. It is surrounded on its sides by ribs and
diaphragm forms its floor. It is -
(a) Chest cavity
(b) Windpipe
(c) Lungs
(d) Stomach
Q10 Which of the following organs is not a part of the human respiratory
system?
(a) Trachea
(b) Bronchus
(c) Alveolus
(d) Oesophagus
SUBJECTIVE
Marks Level
Q1. How is food prevented from entering the trachea when we eat 1 E
or drink?
Q2. Why do we often sneeze when we inhale a lot of dust–laden 1 E
air?
Q3. List three features of alveoli which enable them to perform their 3 Av
function.
Q4. (a) Explain the pathway of the entry of the air that we breathe 3 Av
in.
(b) Name the organ which is present at the floor of the chest
cavity.
Q5. Explain the structure and function of the lungs 3 D
Q6. (a) Draw a labelled diagram of human respiratory system. 5 D
(b) What is the respiratory system made up of?
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