Identify the tube that carries air from the nose to the lungs. Options: - Nose - Windpipe - Veins - Blood vessels
Answer (1)
The tube that carries air from the nose to the lungs is called the 'windpipe,' also known medically as the trachea.
When a person breathes in, air enters through the nose or mouth, moves down the throat, and passes through the larynx (voice box) before reaching the trachea. The trachea then serves as a crucial passageway, guiding the air into the bronchi, which are the two main branches that carry air directly into each lung.
The trachea is an essential part of the respiratory system, and it plays a vital role in ensuring that oxygen-rich air reaches the lungs where oxygen is exchanged with carbon dioxide in the blood. It is a sturdy tube reinforced with C-shaped rings of cartilage to keep it open, preventing it from collapsing as air moves in and out of the lungs.
Therefore, the correct option is 'Windpipe' in the context of this question.
