Nasal cavity
– It is the entryway of air. It is made up of bones and soft and hard cartilage.
– The main function of the inside of the nose, which is covered in mucous and cilia, is to warm-up and filter the air that comes in from the outside.
What is the nasal cavity made of?
What is the main function of the nose?
Pharynx and larynx
– The pharynx is a conduit that is in charge of trapping dust particles that enter through the nasal cavity.
– The larynx is a musculocartilaginous organ that produces the voice. In addition, it allows air to enter the trachea and blocks the path against foreign bodies during deglutition.
What does the pharynx catch?
What does the larynx generate?
Trachea, bronchi and lungs
– The trachea is the pathway air travels when it goes in and out of the lungs.
– The two main bronchi are called primary bronchi and they are the ones that enter the lungs.
– The lungs are two lightweight organs that distribute oxygen and expel carbon dioxide.
What is the function of the trachea?
What are the main bronchi called?
What do the lungs distribute?
