Respiratory Tract

Two large tubes that carry air from the trachea into the lungs for respiration. A large membranous tube reinforced by rings of cartilage, extending from the larynx to the bronchial tubes and conveying air to and from the lungs; the windpipe.

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Two large tubes that carry air from the trachea into the lungs for respiration. A large membranous tube reinforced by rings of cartilage, extending from the larynx to the bronchial tubes and conveying air to and from the lungs; the windpipe.

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Two large tubes that carry air from the trachea into the lungs for respiration. A large membranous tube reinforced by rings of cartilage, extending from the larynx to the bronchial tubes and conveying air to and from the lungs; the windpipe.