Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-serous membrane in the thoracic cavity
A)Larynx
B)Pleura
C)Turbinates
D)Respiratory membrane
E)Alveolus
F)Trachea
G)Pharynx
H)Bronchial tree
I)Respiratory mucosa
J)Paranasal sinus
K)Bronchiole
L)Nares

Question

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The pleura is the serous membrane in the thoracic cavity surrounding the lungs.

Answer: I
 The respiratory mucosa lines the respiratory tract and is responsible for producing mucus to trap foreign particles.

Answer: F
 The trachea, also known as the windpipe, is the tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi.

Answer: H
 The bronchial tree is the network of branching tubes that lead from the trachea to the alveoli in the lungs.

Answer: E
 An alveolus is a small air sac in the lungs where gas exchange takes place.

Answer: A
 The larynx, also known as the voice box, is the structure in the throat that houses the vocal cords.

Answer: G
 The pharynx is the throat region that connects the mouth and nose to the esophagus and trachea.

Answer: J
 The paranasal sinuses are hollow spaces in the skull that are connected to the nasal cavity and help to warm and moisten air.

Answer: C
 The turbinates are bony structures inside the nose that help to warm and humidify air as it is inhaled.

Answer: L
 The nares are the openings of the nose through which air enters and exits.

Answer: D
 The respiratory membrane refers to the combined layers of the alveolar wall and capillary wall where gas exchange takes place.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition