Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Muscle separating the chest and the abdomen
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 diaphragm is the muscle separating the chest and the abdomen, it plays an important role in the process of respiration.

Answer: I
 The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing.

Answer: A
 Adenoids are lymphoid tissue located behind the nasal cavity that help to fight infections.

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

Answer: D
 The base of the lung is the lowest part of the lung.

Answer: E
 Bronchioles are small air passages within the lungs that branch off from the bronchi.

Answer: F
 Bronchi are the large air passages within the lungs that lead from the trachea to the bronchioles.

Answer: G
 Cilia are tiny hair-like structures that line the respiratory tract and help to trap dust and other particles to prevent them from entering the lungs.

Answer: J
 Expiration is the process of breathing out or exhaling.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings