Which of the following is not part of the passageway through which air travels as it...

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Which of the following is not part of the passageway throughwhich air travels as it moves into the alveoli?

A. Upper esophageal sphincter

B. Trachea

C. Respiratory bronchioles

D. Glottis

E. pharynx

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The correct option for this question is upper esophageal sphincter.

The rest all options serves as the common passage for air and food particles.

The route of Air which we inspire is as follows:

  1. Nostrils
  2. Nasal cavity
  3. Pharynx
  4. Larynx (glottis is a part of larynx)
  5. Trachea
  6. Primary bronchi
  7. Secondary bronchi
  8. Tertiary bronchi
  9. Bronchioles
  10. Alveoli

Alveoli is the site where exchange of gas takes place.


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