Structures

Question 1

Adenoids

Answer 1

Lymphatic tissue in the nasopharynx, pharyngeal tonsils

Question 2

Alveolus (alveoli)

Answer 2

Air sac in the lung

Question 3

Apex of lung

Answer 3

Tip or uppermost portion of the lung

Question 4

Base of lung

Answer 4

Lower portion of the lung

Question 5

Bronchioles

Answer 5

Smallest branches of the bronchi

Question 6

Bronchus (bronchi)

Answer 6

Branch of the trachea (windpipe) that is a passageway into the lung; bronchial tube.

Question 7

Diaphragm

Answer 7

Muscle separating the chest and abdomen. Contracts and relaxes to make breathing possible.

Question 8

Epiglottis

Answer 8

Lid-like piece of cartilage that covers the larynx, preventing food from entering the larynx and trachea during swallowing

Question 9

Larynx

Answer 9

Voice box, containing vocal cords

Question 10

Lobes

Answer 10

Division of a lung

Question 11

Pharynx

Answer 11

Throat, including the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx

Question 12

Pleura

Answer 12

Double-folded membrane surrounding each lung

Question 13

Trachea

Answer 13

Windpipe