Asked by Tiffany Sherrill on Jul 21, 2024
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You are looking at a structure in the respiratory tract that is filled with small sacs or air pockets. What structure are you looking at?
A) bronchi
B) alveoli
C) larynx
D) pharynx
E) nose
Alveoli
Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.
Respiratory Tract
The pathway through which air enters and exits the body, including the nose, throat, and lungs, essential for gas exchange.
Air Pockets
Small areas where air is trapped, often leading to turbulence when encountered by aircraft.
- Understand the anatomical structure and functional components of the respiratory tract.
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thewilderbeast adamsJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The small sacs or air pockets in the respiratory tract are called alveoli. Option A (bronchi) refers to the larger airway tubes that branch off from the trachea, while option C (larynx), option D (pharynx), and option E (nose) are all parts of the respiratory system but do not contain the small sacs filled with air.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the anatomical structure and functional components of the respiratory tract.