What is the function of the thorax?
a. Facilitate digestion.
b. Heat, humidify, and filter gases.
c. Protect the vital organs.
d. Vocalization.
ANS: C
The thorax is a cone-shaped cavity that houses the lungs and the contents of the mediastinum (Figure 9-16). It functions to protect the vital organs within and has the capability of changing shape to enable air to be moved into and out of the lungs.
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