Match each anatomical part with its function.
-expand(s) and relax(es) to change of pressure in chest cavity
A)anterior nares
B)turbinates
C)cilia
D)mucous membrane
E)pharynx
F)alveoli
G)pleural fluid
H)bronchi
I)larynx
J)diaphragm

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The diaphragm expands and relaxes to change the pressure in the chest cavity, which allows for inhalation and exhalation.

Answer: H
 The bronchi are tubes that transport air to and from the lungs, but they do not expand or relax to change the pressure in the chest cavity.

Answer: F
 The alveoli are small air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs, but they do not expand or relax to change the pressure in the chest cavity.

Answer: G
 Pleural fluid is a thin layer of fluid that surrounds and cushions the lungs, but it does not expand or relax to change the pressure in the chest cavity.

Therefore, the best choice is J.

Match Each Anatomical Part with Its Function