Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Tip or uppermost 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

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The apex of the lung refers to the tip or uppermost portion of the lung.

Answer: A
 Adenoids are lymphatic tissue located in the nasopharynx.

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

Answer: D
 The base of the lung refers to the lower portion of the lung.

Answer: E
 Bronchioles are small branches of the bronchi that lead to the alveoli.

Answer: F
 Bronchi are the tubes that branch off of the trachea and lead to the lungs.

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

Answer: H
 The diaphragm is a muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities and plays a key role in breathing.

Answer: I
 The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage that covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent food from entering the respiratory tract.

Answer: J
 Expiration is the process of breathing out air from the lungs.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings