Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-specialized ciliated mucous membrane that lines the respiratory tract down to the bronchioles
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 specialized ciliated mucous membrane that lines the respiratory tract down to the bronchioles is called respiratory mucosa.

Answer: K
 Bronchioles are small branches of the bronchial tree that lead to the alveoli.

Answer: I
 See previous explanation.

Answer: H
 The bronchial tree consists of the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles.

Answer: E
 Alveoli are the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

Answer: F
 The trachea is the windpipe that connects the larynx to the bronchi.

Answer: G
 The pharynx is the part of the throat that connects the mouth and nasal cavity to the esophagus and larynx.

Answer: J
 Paranasal sinuses are air-filled spaces in the bones of the skull that are lined with mucous membranes.

Answer: L
 Nares are the nostrils or external openings of the nasal cavity.

Answer: B
 The pleura is a double-layered membrane that lines the thoracic cavity and covers the lungs.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition