Which of the following describes the function of the ribosome?

a. Protein Synthesis

b. Energy Production

c. Cell Movement

d. Storage of Molecules ✔✔a. Protein Synthesis

Because muscle cells require large amounts of energy to function correctly, which organelles 

would be prevalent in those types of cells? 

a. Ribosomes

b. Mitochondria

c. Cytoskeleton

d. Cell membrane ✔✔b. Mitochondria

Which of the following organelles is responsible for storing genetic information?

a. Nucleus

b. Ribosomes

c. Cell membrane

d. Lysosomes ✔✔a. Nucleus

Which of the following structures changes the volume of the lungs?

a. Alveoli

b. Heart

c. Trachea

d. Diaphragm ✔✔d. Diaphragm

Which of the following statement best explains how the structure of alveoli relates to its function?

a. alveoli are large to maximize gas exchange

b. the walls of the alveoli are thin to increase the rate of diffusion

c. the walls of the alveoli are thick to prevent pressure buildup

d. alveoli are small to increase the transportation of cells ✔✔b. the walls of the alveoli are thin to 

increase the rate of diffusion

Which of the following statement best describes the primary function of the respiratory system?

a. it transports oxygen and carbon dioxide to cells all over the body.

b. it involves the inhalation and exhalation of gases into the environment

c. it exchanges gases between the blood and the air in an environment

.d. it maintains proper blood level pH ✔✔c. it exchanges gases between the blood and the air in 

an environment

Which of the following conditions causes a narrowing of airways in the respiratory system?

a. influenza

b. bronchitis

c. asthma

d. pneumonia ✔✔c. asthma