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Anatomy week 12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Gas exchange, the lungs' main and vital function, takes place in the | alveoli |
| The smallest branches of the bronchial tree are | bronchioles |
| The small, leaf-shaped cartilage behind the tongue and hyoid bone is the: | epiglottis |
| The eustachian tube connects the middle ear with the | nasopharynx |
| The approximate length of the trachea, or windpipe, is _____ cm | 11 |
| In the right lung, the superior and middle lobes are separated by the | horizontal fissure |
| The lower border of the cavity of the larynx is formed by the | cricoid cartilage |
| The largest of the paranasal sinuses is the | maxillary |
| Paranasal sinuses are normally filled with | air |
| The more common name for the pharynx is the | throat |