Question

How does the trachea help gas exchange?

Answer 1

Trachea:

1. The trachea is a part of the respiratory system in human beings.
2. It is a tube-like structure consisting of cartilaginous rings.
3. It is also called the windpipe and it connects the larynx with the lungs.
4. Trachea aids in the passage of air from the external environment into the lungs, but is not directly involved in the exchange of gases itself.
5. The gaseous exchange takes place in the alveoli of the lungs.