MATCHING
Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition or description.
-a membrane that lines most of the tubes of the air distribution system
A)pharynx
B)bronchi
C)alveoli
D)respiratory mucosa
E)respiratory membrane
F)bronchioles
G)lung
H)trachea
I)pleura
J)larynx

Question

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Respiratory mucosa is the membrane that lines most of the tubes in the air distribution system, including the nasal cavity, trachea, and bronchi.

Answer: H
 The trachea is also known as the windpipe and is the tube that carries air from the larynx to the bronchi.

Answer: F
 Bronchioles are small tubes that branch off of the bronchi and lead to the alveoli.

Answer: G
 The lung is the organ responsible for gas exchange in the body, taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.

Answer: I
 The pleura is a thin membrane that covers and protects the lungs, helping them move smoothly against the chest wall during breathing.

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

Answer: J
 The larynx, also known as the voice box, is located at the top of the trachea and is responsible for producing sound and protecting the airway.

Answer: C
 Alveoli are the tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged with the blood.

MATCHING Match Each of the Following Terms with Its Corresponding Definition