Which sequence shows the correct path of inhaled air?
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Option A: Nasal cavity → larynx → pharynx → trachea → bronchioles → bronchi → alveoli
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Option B: Nasal cavity → pharynx → trachea → larynx → bronchioles → bronchi → alveoli
C
Option C: Nasal cavity → pharynx → larynx → trachea → bronchi → bronchioles → alveoli
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Option D: Pharynx → nasal cavity → trachea → larynx → bronchi → alveoli
Correct answer C. Nasal cavity → pharynx → larynx → trachea → bronchi → bronchioles → alveoli
Explanation
Air passes through the nose to the pharynx, then the larynx and trachea. The trachea divides into two bronchi, which branch into bronchioles ending in alveoli.
Answer checked 11 October 2026 · How we write and check questions
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