Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-Primary site of gas exchange in the lungs

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The primary site of gas exchange in the lungs is the alveolus.

Answer: D
 The respiratory membrane is the thin wall of the alveolus where gas exchange occurs.

Answer: I
 The respiratory mucosa lines the airways and helps to humidify and filter the air.

Answer: H
 The bronchial tree is the branching network of air passages in the lungs, including bronchi and bronchioles.

Answer: J
 The paranasal sinus is a series of air-filled spaces in the bones of the skull that help to warm and humidify the air.

Answer: A, G, F
 The larynx, pharynx, and trachea are all parts of the respiratory system that help to direct air into and out of the lungs.

Answer: C, L
 The turbinates and nares are part of the nasal cavity, which helps to filter and warm the air before it enters the lungs.

Answer: B
 The pleura is a membrane that surrounds the lungs and helps to protect and cushion them.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition