In man, which of the following structures is analogous to the spiracles of cockroach?

Alveoli

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Lungs

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Bronchioles

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Nostrils

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Solution

The correct option is D Nostrils
Air enters the respiratory systems of cockroaches through the a series of external openings called spiracles and lead to the respiratory systems. In human beings the analogous structure to spiracles are the nostrils
So, the correct answer is 'Nostrils'

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