Match each structure of the respiratory system to its location or function.
-Large tube supported by C-shaped rings of cartilage; often called the "windpipe"
A)trachea
B)pharynx
C)larynx
D)bronchioles
E)bronchi
F)alveoli
G)carina
H)palate
I)septum

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The trachea, often called the "windpipe," is a large tube supported by C-shaped rings of cartilage.

Answer: C
 The larynx is the structure commonly known as the "voice box." It is located at the top of the trachea and contains the vocal cords.

Answer: E
 The bronchi are the two large branches that extend from the trachea and lead to the lungs.

Answer: G
 The carina is the point at which the trachea splits into the right and left bronchi.

Answer: F
 The alveoli are the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

Note: None of the other structures listed match with the remaining options provided.

Match Each Structure of the Respiratory System to Its Location