Question

What is the function of the trachea?

Answer 1

Trachea:

1. The trachea is a narrow tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi of the lungs.
2. It is also called a “windpipe”.
3. The windpipe is prone to a lot of infections as air is inhaled through this pipe, and hence it is filled with mucus to trap the microbes.

Functions of the trachea:

1. During inhalations, the air is drawn into the trachea, where it is warmed and moisturized before entering the lungs.
2. As the air is being warmed up, the trachea helps in thermoregulation.