Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition or description.
-A thin layer of tissue that separates the air in the lungs from the blood in the lung capillaries
A)Pharynx
B)Bronchi
C)Alveoli
D)Respiratory mucosa
E)Respiratory membrane
F)Bronchioles
G)Lung
H)Trachea
I)Pleura
J)Larynx

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The respiratory membrane is the thin layer of tissue that separates the air in the lungs from the blood in the lung capillaries.

Answer: D
 The respiratory mucosa is a specialized type of mucous membrane that lines the respiratory tract and helps to trap and eliminate airborne particles and pathogens.

Answer: C
 Alveoli are tiny air sacs within the lungs where gas exchange occurs between the air and the blood.

Answer: I
 The pleura is a thin, double-layered membrane that surrounds and protects the lungs.

Answer: H
 The trachea, or windpipe, is a tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi and allows air to flow in and out of the lungs.

Answer: J
 The larynx, or voice box, is a structure located at the top of the trachea that contains the vocal cords and plays a role in speech production.

The other terms, Pharynx, Bronchi, Bronchioles, and Lung, do not correspond to the given definition.

Match Each of the Following Terms with Its Corresponding Definition