B. Air Pathway Complete the following paragraph. During inspiration, air passes

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B. Air Pathway Complete the following paragraph. During inspiration, air passes through the 1 into th nasal cavity, where it is warmed. The surface area of the nasal cavity is increased by the three 2 . From the nasal cavity, air passes through the 3 and 4 and into the larynx, which contains the 5 folds. Frorm the larynx, air passes down the6, which divides into the primary 7 that enter each lung. The tubes continue to branch and ultimately form small tubules called 8, which lead to the alveoli. Gas exchange occurs between 9_in the alveoli and 10 in the capillaries surrounding the alveoli. During11, air flow is reversed through this same pathway.

Explanation / Answer

1. nostrils

2. conchae

3. pharynx

4. epiglottis

5. vocal

6. trachea

7. bronchi

8. bronchioles

9. air

10. blood

11. expiration.

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