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"In anatomy and zoology, the trachea is the tube found in humans and other air-breathing vertebrates. It extends from the larynx to the bronchi and serves as the main passage for the flow of air to and from the lungs. Essentially, it is the windpipe." more

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Insects, such as ants, have tracheas that deliver oxygen directly to their tissues.

Trachea

trey-kee-uh
nounIn anatomy and zoology, the trachea is the tube found in humans and other air-breathing vertebrates. It extends from the larynx to the bronchi and serves as the main passage for the flow of air to and from the lungs. Essentially, it is the windpipe.

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Last Updated On: April 22, 2024
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