Lungs Are to the Respiratory System as the Spleen Is

question 59

Multiple Choice

Lungs are to the respiratory system as the spleen is to the

• A) lymphatic system.
• B) urinary system.
• C) digestive system.
• D) cardiovascular system.
• E) muscular system.

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Definitions:

Pectoralis Major

A large muscle in the upper chest that aids in the rotation and movement of the arm across the body.

Diaphragm

A large, dome-shaped muscle located below the lungs that contracts and relaxes to aid in the breathing process.

Flexor Digitorum Profundus

A muscle located in the forearm that flexes the fingers at the distal interphalangeal joints.

Distal Portion

The part of a limb or structure that is farthest away from the center of the body.