Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Breathing out (exhalation)
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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Expiration is the process of breathing out or exhaling.

Answer: G
 Cilia are tiny hair-like structures that line the respiratory tract and help to move mucus upward towards the throat to be coughed out.

Answer: D
 The base of the lung is the lower part of the lung, which rests on the diaphragm muscle.

Answer: E
 Bronchioles are the smallest branches of the bronchi, located within the lungs.

Answer: F
 Bronchi are the main passageways that lead from the trachea (windpipe) into the lungs.

Answer: H
 The diaphragm muscle is located at the bottom of the chest cavity and plays a crucial role in breathing by contracting and expanding to create changes in lung volume.

Answer: I
 The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that sits at the base of the tongue and prevents food or liquid from entering the trachea during swallowing.

Answer: A
 Adenoids are small masses of tissue located in the back of the throat that are part of the immune system and help to fight off infections.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings