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Question
Define the term "Trachea".
Solution
The trachea is commonly called a windpipe. It is a tube supported by cartilaginous rings that connect the pharynx and larynx to the lungs, allowing the passage of air. The trachea divides into right and left bronchi and enters the lungs.
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