PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The trachea is defined as
A
the primary muscle used in the process of inspiration. A dome shaped muscle.
B
the tube that takes air into the chest, also known as the windpipe.
C
tiny sacs at the end of the bronchioles, where gaseous exchange takes place.
D
a type of protein found in every red blood cell.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your trachea (TRAY-kee-uh) is a long, U-shaped tube that connects your larynx (voice box) to your lungs. The trachea is often called the windpipe. It’s a key part of your respiratory system. When you breathe in, air travels from your nose or mouth through your larynx.

Detailed explanation-2: -Further down, the trachea divides into two tubes (left and right) called bronchi (BRAHN-kye). The bronchi connect the trachea to the lungs.

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