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3.1 Air Passage Way
The air passageway is the series of organs and tubes through which air travels from the external environment to the lungs. It consists of: 1. Nose 2. Pharynx 3. Larynx 4. Trachea 5. Bronchi 6. Bronchioles The lungs are the main organs of respiration where gas exchange occurs.
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3.1 Air Passage Way
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The air passageway is the series of organs and tubes through which air travels from the external environment to the lungs. It consists of: 1. Nose 2. Pharynx 3. Larynx 4. Trachea 5. Bronchi 6. Bronchioles The lungs are the main organs of respiration where gas exchange occurs. ---
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The air passageway is the series of organs and tubes through which air travels from the external environment to the lungs. It consists of: 1. Nose 2. Pharynx 3. Larynx 4. Trachea 5. Bronchi 6. Bronchioles The lungs are the main organs of respiration where gas exchange occurs. ---
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- The air passageway is the series of organs and tubes through which air travels from the external environment to the
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- The air passageway is the series of organs and tubes through which air travels from the external environment to the
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Do not write about 3.1 Air Passage Way without a clear definition.
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The air passageway is the series of organs and tubes through which air travels from the external environment to the
The air passageway is the series of organs and tubes through which air travels from the external environment to the lungs. It consists of: 1. Nose 2. Pharyn
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- The air passageway is the series of organs and tubes through which air travels from the external environment to the lungs. It consists of: 1. Nose 2. Pharyn
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Define
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