Question

Sequence the path air would follow to reach the alveoli starting after the trachea.

a) Terminal bronchioles
b) Primary bronchus
c) Secondary bronchus
d) Tertiary bronchus

Answer 1

Inhaled air follows the path of tertiary bronchus, secondary bronchus, primary bronchus, and finally, terminal bronchioles to reach the alveoli where gas exchange occurs.

Step-by-step explanation:

Inhaled air follows this path to reach the alveoli starting after the trachea:

1. Tertiary bronchus
2. Secondary bronchus
3. Primary bronchus
4. Terminal bronchioles

Gas exchange between the lungs and blood takes place in the alveoli.