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Nhluvuko Nhlanhla
on Oct 09, 2024
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trachea
A) the primary "windpipe" between the larynx and the bronchi
B) contains a pair of vocal cords
C) airway that connects the bronchus to the alveoli
D) throat cavity behind the mouth
E) two immediate branches off of the trachea
F) flap-like structure that points upward and allows air to enter the trachea; closed during swallowing
G) gap between the vocal cords
H) microscopically small pockets lined with moist epithelium
Trachea
Airway to the lungs; windpipe.
Bronchi
The main passageways directly attached to the lungs that allow air to enter and exit the respiratory system.
Alveoli
Small air pockets in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.
- Identify the structure and function of the trachea.
- Differentiate between different parts of the respiratory system and their specific functions.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the structure and function of the trachea.
- Differentiate between different parts of the respiratory system and their specific functions.