Asked by Tiffany Sherrill on Jul 24, 2024
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bronchi
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
Bronchi
The main passageways into the lungs, which branch from the trachea and further divide into smaller bronchioles.
Intercostal Muscles
Muscles located between the ribs that play a key role in the respiratory process by facilitating the expansion and contraction of the chest cavity.
- Comprehend the fundamental roles and significance of the nasal passage in respiration.
- Determine the main location of gas exchange within the lungs of mammals.
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Ashley RodingJul 25, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The bronchi are the two primary branches off of the trachea that lead into the lungs, making option E the correct match.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the fundamental roles and significance of the nasal passage in respiration.
- Determine the main location of gas exchange within the lungs of mammals.