Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Region between the lungs in the thoracic cavity
A)glottis
B)hilum of the lung
C)inspiration
D)larynx
E)lobe of the lung
F)mediastinum
G)nares
H)palatine tonsil
I)paranasal sinus
J)pharynx

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Region between the lungs in the thoracic cavity
A)glottis
B)hilum of the lung
C)inspiration
D)larynx
E)lobe of the lung
F)mediastinum
G)nares
H)palatine tonsil
I)paranasal sinus
J)pharynx

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The mediastinum is the region between the lungs in the thoracic cavity.

Answer: B
 The hilum of the lung is the area on the lung where the bronchi, blood vessels, and nerves enter and exit.

Answer: C
 Inspiration is the act of taking in air through the nose or mouth.

Answer: D
 The larynx is the structure in the throat that contains the vocal cords.

Answer: E
 A lobe of the lung is a section of the lung that is separated from other sections by fissures.

Answer: J
 The pharynx is the part of the throat that is located behind the mouth and nasal cavity.

Answer: G
 The nares are the nostrils that allow air to enter and exit the nasal cavity.

Answer: H
 The palatine tonsils are located at the back of the throat and help to protect against infections.

Answer: I
 Paranasal sinuses are hollow spaces in the bones of the skull that are connected to the nasal cavity.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings