bronchi
Passages through which air enters the lungs is called the bronchi which branch off of the trachea.
The main air passages in the respiratory system are the trachea (windpipe), bronchi (left and right branches from the trachea), bronchioles (smaller branches from the bronchi), and alveoli (tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs). These passages facilitate the movement of air into and out of the lungs, allowing for oxygen to be absorbed and carbon dioxide to be expelled.
Bronchus refers to one of the branches (air passages) of trachea that go into the lungs.
Air enters the pig's respiratory tract through the nasal passages, where it is filtered and warmed. From the nasal passages, the air moves into the pharynx, then passes through the larynx into the trachea. The trachea branches into the bronchi, which lead into the lungs, where the air further divides into smaller bronchioles and eventually reaches the alveoli for gas exchange.
The main function of a pig's trachea is to breathe. It is part of system of passages that allow air into the lungs.
The pharynx splits into two passages: the esophagus and the trachea. The esophagus is responsible for transporting food to the stomach, while the trachea serves as the airway for breathing, directing air to the lungs. This bifurcation occurs at the level of the larynx, where the epiglottis helps to prevent food from entering the trachea during swallowing.
The turbinates are the bony structures inside the nose that help moisten and filter the air before it enters the trachea. They are lined with mucous membranes that trap particles and add moisture to the air.
The large tubes that branch off from the trachea are called bronchi. The trachea divides into the right and left primary bronchi, which further subdivide into smaller bronchi and bronchioles within the lungs. These passages are responsible for conducting air to and from the lungs during breathing.
The air passage that leads from the larynx to the lungs and contains strong bands of cartilage is the trachea. Cilia are not air passages; they are tiny hairlike projections found in various areas of your body, such as the trachea. In the trachea, they sweep debris, particles, and liquids away from the airway so the debris, particles, and liquids do not enter the lungs.
The two tubes that carry air from the trachea to the lungs are called bronchial tubesThe bronchial tubes. As these tubes pass through the lungs, they divide into smaller passages called the bronchioles. The bronchioles end in air sacs called alveoli.
The lungs (two) expand as air enters through the nose to the trachea to the main bronchi (two, split from one main bronchus) and down into the lungs. The diaphragm, a muscle band below the lungs, relaxes and contracts to assist in inhalation and exhalation.
The air and food passages cross at the pharynx, which is the part of the throat located behind the mouth and nasal cavity. The pharynx serves as a common pathway for both air from the nasal cavity and food from the mouth before they continue on to separate pathways - air heading to the trachea and food to the esophagus.