Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Inner fold of membrane surrounding each lung and closest to the lung tissue
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.

-Inner fold of membrane surrounding each lung and closest to the lung tissue
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 visceral pleura is the inner fold of the membrane surrounding each lung and closest to the lung tissue.

Answer: A
 The parietal pleura is the outer fold of the membrane surrounding each lung and closest to the chest wall.

Answer: B
 The pleural cavity is the space between the visceral and parietal pleura that contains a small amount of fluid to help reduce friction during breathing.

Answer: C
 The pulmonary parenchyma refers to the functional tissue of the lung responsible for gas exchange.

Answer: D
 Respiration refers to the process of breathing, including inhalation and exhalation.

Answer: F
 Oxygen is the gas that is taken in during respiration and used by the body for cellular respiration.

Answer: G
 Carbon dioxide is the gas that is produced by cellular respiration and exhaled during respiration.

Answer: H
 The trachea is the tube-like structure that connects the larynx to the bronchi and allows air to pass into and out of the lungs.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings