Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Lower portion of the lung
A)adenoids
B)alveolus
C)apex of the lung
D)base of the lung
E)bronchioles
F)bronchi
G)cilia
H)diaphragm
I)epiglottis
J)expiration

Question

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The lower portion of the lung is called the base of the lung.

Answer: B 
 An alveolus is a small air sac in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

Answer: C 
 The apex of the lung is the uppermost portion of the lung.

Answer: F 
 Bronchi are the large air passages leading from the trachea to the lungs.

Answer: E 
 Bronchioles are the smaller air passages branching off from the bronchi.

Answer: G 
 Cilia are tiny hair-like structures that line the airways and help to move mucus and trapped particles out of the lungs.

Answer: H 
 The diaphragm is the dome-shaped muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity and plays a critical role in breathing.

Answer: I 
 The epiglottis is a flap-like structure in the throat that helps to direct air and food to the appropriate channels during swallowing.

Answer: J 
 Expiration is the process of breathing out, during which the diaphragm and muscles between the ribs relax and air is forced out of the lungs.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings