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Air should be inhaled through the nose so that it can be warmed up to body temperature before entering the lungs. Despite this, it is perfectly possible to breathe in through the mouth, as the airways are linked to both the nasal passage and the buccal cavity (posh name for the mouth).

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Is air inhaled through the mouth is as clean as the air inhaled through the nose?

Air inhaled through the mouth is not as clean as air inhaled through the nose. Reason for this is that when we inhale air through our nose than it get filtered by hair present in our nose. But air inhaled through our mouth goes directly in without any filtration.


What path does inhaled air go through?

your nose


Is inhaled air warm?

Inhaled air is typically warmed and humidified as it passes through the nasal passages. The purpose of this process is to protect the delicate tissues of the respiratory system from damage due to cold and dry air.


Where is air inhaled and exhaled?

Either through the nose or the mouth


What organs does air pass through to get from your mouth to your lungs?

The air that is inhaled passes through the throat. More specifically, it passes through the trachea on its way to the lungs.


How does oxygen from the air get into the blood?

oxygen that is inhaled into the lungs is diffused through the small air sacs, called alveoli, into the bloodstream.


Where is inhaled air moistened and warmed?

Inhaled air is warmed and moistened in the nasopharynx and oropharynx.


First place air goes after it is inhaled?

After being inhaled, air first passes through the trachea (windpipe) and then into the bronchial tubes, which branch out into smaller airways called bronchioles. Finally, the air reaches the alveoli in the lungs, where oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide in the bloodstream.


Does inhaled air is warmed by mucous membrane capillaries as it passes through the nasal cavities?

Yes


Which air is heavier out of inhaled air and exhaled air?

Exhaled air, which has a slightly higher amount of carbon dioxide, is heavier than inhaled air.


What substance does the body use to moisten inhaled air?

The body uses mucus to moisten inhaled air as it passes through the nasal passages. Mucus helps to humidify the air, trap foreign particles, and prevent the respiratory tract from drying out.


Why the temperature of exhaled air is higher than that of inhaled air?

The temperature of exhaled air is higher than inhaled air because the air is warmed as it passes through our body and our lungs. Our body has a higher temperature than the ambient air, so as we breathe in, the air gets warmed up to match our body temperature.