Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Lymphatic tissue in the nasopharynx
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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Adenoids are lymphatic tissue located in the nasopharynx.

Answer: B 
 Alveolus refers to a small air sac in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

Answer: C 
 Apex of the lung refers to the uppermost part of the lung.

Answer: D 
 Base of the lung refers to the lowermost part of the lung.

Answer: E 
 Bronchioles are small airways in the lungs that connect to the alveoli.

Answer: F 
 Bronchi are the larger airways in the lungs that branch off of the trachea.

Answer: G 
 Cilia are tiny hair-like structures on the surface of cells that help to move mucous and other substances out of the respiratory tract.

Answer: H 
 Diaphragm refers to the muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity, and is important in the process of breathing.

Answer: I 
 Epiglottis is the flap of tissue at the base of the tongue that prevents food and drink from entering the trachea during swallowing.

Answer: J 
 Expiration refers to the process of exhaling air out of the lungs.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings