Fetal Pig Thoracic Cavity Please refer to the image to answer the question Describe the texture, colors, and functions of the structures that are part of the thoracic cavity. Compare the trachea to the esophagus in terms of their texture and how that relates to the functions of the two. Explain the general appearance of the pig's lungs are they balloon-like or sponge-like? Remember that they never functioned as respiratory organs before the fetal pigs were scarficied.

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Describe the texture, colors, and functions of the structures that are part of the thoracic cavity. Compare the trachea to the esophagus in terms of their texture and how that relates to the functions of the two. Explain the general appearance of the pig's lungs are they balloon-like or sponge-like? Remember that they never functioned as respiratory organs before the fetal pigs were scarficied. 

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