Asked by Bobby Trevino on Jun 24, 2024
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air moves from the nasal cavity into this component
A) pharynx
B) larynx
C) trachea
D) bronchiole
E) alveolus
Nasal Cavity
The nasal cavity is the large air-filled space behind the nose, involved in breathing and smelling, filtering, warming, and moistening the air breathed in.
Pharynx
A muscular tube at the back of the throat which connects the mouth to the esophagus and serves as a pathway for food and air.
- Apprehend the principal operations and importance of the nasal passage in ventilation.
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Juliet GreeneJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The pharynx is the correct structure because it is the part of the respiratory tract that directly follows the nasal cavity, serving as a pathway for air to move into the larynx and then into the lower parts of the respiratory system.
Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the principal operations and importance of the nasal passage in ventilation.