Select from the following anatomic structures to complete the sentences.

-Air sacs of the lung are called _____.
A)alveoli
B)bronchi
C)cilia
D)epiglottis
E)hilum
F)larynx
G)mediastinum
H)palatine tonsils
I)paranasal sinuses
J)parietal pleura

Question

Select from the following anatomic structures to complete the sentences.

-Air sacs of the lung are called _____.
A)alveoli
B)bronchi
C)cilia
D)epiglottis
E)hilum
F)larynx
G)mediastinum
H)palatine tonsils
I)paranasal sinuses
J)parietal pleura

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Air sacs of the lung are called alveoli.

Answer: D 
 The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage that covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent food and drink from entering the lungs.

Answer: I 
 Paranasal sinuses are air-filled cavities within the bones of the skull that help to warm and humidify inhaled air.

Answer: J 
 Parietal pleura is the membrane that lines the inside of the chest wall and covers the surface of the lungs.

Answer: B, F 
 The bronchi are the main passageways that direct air into the lungs, while the larynx houses the vocal cords and helps to produce sound.

Select from the Following Anatomic Structures to Complete the Sentences