Question

Besides lungs, the term “alveolus” is associated with

• A. Bony cranium
• B. Bony thoracic basket
• C. Bony auditory capsule
• D. Bony socket for tooth

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Bony socket for tooth

The correct option is D

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Alveolus in Latin means “little cavity”.
2. In association with the lungs, it refers to the smallest end part of the bronchioles in which gaseous exchange occurs.
3. As the socket for the tooth is quite small, it is often associated with the term alveolus.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option (A)

The bony cranium or brain box is a large cavity in which the brain resides.

Option (B)

The thoracic cavity in our chest houses the heart.

Option (C)

The bony auditory capsule consists of the middle ear and the inner ear.

Final answer: Besides lungs, the term “alveolus” is associated with a bony socket for tooth.