Question

given the following illustration of the human respiratory system:

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

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

Explanation:

Identify the anatomical structure labeled "J"

Using the Respiratory System Anatomy and Lung Anatomy knowledge points:

• The diagram displays an anterior view of the human respiratory system.
• Label I points to the left lung.
• Label J points to the primary airway branching off the trachea into the left lung, which is the left main bronchus (also known as the left primary bronchus).
• Label H points to the trachea, which bifurcates into the right and left main bronchi.
• Therefore, the structure labeled J is the left main bronchus.

Answer:

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