Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Space between the double-folded membrane surrounding each lung
A)parietal pleura
B)pleural cavity
C)pulmonary parenchyma
D)respiration
E)visceral pleura
F)oxygen
G)carbon dioxide
H)trachea

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Space between the double-folded membrane surrounding each lung
A)parietal pleura
B)pleural cavity
C)pulmonary parenchyma
D)respiration
E)visceral pleura
F)oxygen
G)carbon dioxide
H)trachea

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pleural cavity is the space between the double-folded membrane surrounding each lung.

Answer: A
 The parietal pleura is the outer layer of the double-folded membrane that surrounds each lung.

Answer: E
 The visceral pleura is the inner layer of the double-folded membrane that surrounds each lung.

Answer: C
 The pulmonary parenchyma refers to the functional tissue of the lungs.

Answer: D
 Respiration refers to the exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the lungs and the bloodstream.

Answer: F
 Oxygen is a gas that is needed by the body for cellular respiration.

Answer: G
 Carbon dioxide is produced by the body as a waste product of cellular respiration.

Answer: H
 The trachea is also called the windpipe and connects the larynx (voice box) to the bronchi of the lungs.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings