Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Refers to the respiratory structures outside the thorax
A)Respiratory membrane
B)Respiratory mucosa
C)Pharynx
D)Larynx
E)Trachea
F)Alveoli
G)Surfactant
H)Primary bronchi
I)Bronchioles
J)Pleura
K)Respiratory tree
L)Upper respiratory tract
M)Lacrimal sacs
N)Alveolar ducts
O)Conchae
P)Lower respiratory tract

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The upper respiratory tract refers to the structures outside the thorax, including the nasal cavities, pharynx, and larynx.

Answer: C
 The pharynx is part of the upper respiratory tract.

Answer: D
 The larynx is part of the upper respiratory tract.

Answer: E
 The trachea is part of the lower respiratory tract.

Answer: H
 The primary bronchi are part of the lower respiratory tract.

Answer: I
 The bronchioles are part of the lower respiratory tract.

Answer: J
 The pleura are the membranes that line the lungs and chest cavity.

Answer: K
 The respiratory tree refers to the branching system of airways within the lungs, including the bronchi and bronchioles.

Answer: P
 The lower respiratory tract refers to the structures within the thorax, including the lungs and airways leading to them.

Match Each of the Terms with Its Definition or Description