Question

given the following illustration of the human respiratory system:

match the component labeled with a(n) \g\ to its associated name from the choices below.

• diaphragm
• larynx
• epiglottis
• pharynx
• soft palate
• trachea
• esophagus
• left main bronchus
• hard palate
• nasal cavity
• left lung
• right lung

Explanation:

Identify the anatomical structure labeled "G"

Using the Respiratory System Anatomy and Pharynx Anatomy knowledge points:

• Label A points to the nasal cavity.
• Label B points to the nose/external nares.
• Label C points to the soft palate.
• Label D points to the oral cavity.
• Label E points to the epiglottis.
• Label F points to the larynx.
• Label G points to the esophagus, which lies posterior to the trachea (labeled H).
• Label I points to the left lung.
• Label J points to the left main bronchus.
• Label K points to the diaphragm.
• Label L points to the right lung.

Therefore, the component labeled "G" is the esophagus.

Answer:

• diaphragm
• larynx
• epiglottis
• pharynx
• soft palate
• trachea</mcq-correct>
• esophagus (Correct answer)

<mcq-option>left main bronchus

• hard palate
• nasal cavity
• left lung
• right lung