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Respiratory System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| alveoli | air cells of the lungs |
| apex of lung | the upper portion of the lung, above the collarbone |
| base of lung | lowest part of the lung, resting on the diaphragm |
| bronchi | the two main branches leading from the trachea to the lungs, providing the passageway for air movement |
| diaphragm | the musculomembranous wall separating the abdomen from the thoracic cavity |
| epiglottis | a thin leaf-shaped structure located immediately posterior to the root of the tongue, covers the entrance of the larynx when the individual swallows |
| larynx |