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Air is breathed through

A

Trachea - lungs - larynx - pharynx - alveoli

B

Nose - larynx - pharynx - bronchus - alveoli - bronchioles

C

Nostrils - pharynx - larynx - trachea - bronchi - bronchioles - alveoli

D

Nose - mouth - lungs

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To solve the question "Air is breathed through," we will follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Entry Point**: The first point of entry for air is through the **nose** (or nostrils). This is where air enters the respiratory system. 2. **Passage to Pharynx**: After entering through the nose, the air moves into the **pharynx**. The pharynx serves as a passageway for air. 3. **Movement to Larynx**: From the pharynx, the air then travels to the **larynx**. The larynx is also known as the voice box and plays a role in sound production. 4. **Trachea**: Next, the air passes into the **trachea** (windpipe), which is a tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi. 5. **Bronchi**: The trachea divides into two primary bronchi (right and left), leading the air into the **bronchi**. 6. **Bronchioles**: The primary bronchi further divide into **secondary bronchi** and then into **tertiary bronchi**, eventually leading to smaller branches known as **bronchioles**. 7. **Alveoli**: Finally, the air reaches the **alveoli**, which are tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs. This is where oxygen is absorbed into the blood, and carbon dioxide is released. ### Conclusion: The correct sequence of air passage is: **Nose → Pharynx → Larynx → Trachea → Bronchi → Bronchioles → Alveoli**. Thus, the answer to the question "Air is breathed through" is primarily through the **nose**.
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