Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Air sac in 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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An alveolus is an air sac in the lung where gas exchange occurs.

Answer: D
 The base of the lung is the lower portion of the lung that rests on the diaphragm.

Answer: E
 Bronchioles are small airways that branch off from the bronchi and lead to the alveoli.

Answer: F
 Bronchi are large airways that branch off from the trachea and lead to the bronchioles.

Answer: G
 Cilia are tiny hair-like projections on cells that line the respiratory tract and help to move mucus and debris out of the airways.

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

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

Answer: J
 Expiration is the process of exhaling air out of the lungs, which allows for the removal of carbon dioxide from the body.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings