Questions: What does the term 'alveolus' mean in Latin? windpipe hollow sac lung larynx

What does the term 'alveolus' mean in Latin? windpipe hollow sac lung larynx
Transcript text: What does the term 'alveolus' mean in Latin? windpipe hollow sac lung larynx
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The answer is the second one: hollow sac.

Explanation:

  • Windpipe: This is incorrect. The Latin term for windpipe is "trachea."
  • Hollow sac: This is correct. The term "alveolus" in Latin means a small cavity or hollow sac, which is consistent with its anatomical function in the lungs where it refers to the tiny air sacs.
  • Lung: This is incorrect. The Latin term for lung is "pulmo."
  • Larynx: This is incorrect. The Latin term for larynx is "larynx" itself, derived from Greek.

Summary: The term 'alveolus' in Latin means hollow sac.

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