The Scientific Name of the "Windpipe" is The

Question

The scientific name of the "windpipe" is the
A) larynx.
B) pharynx.
C) vocal cords.
D) esophagus.
E) trachea.

Accepted Answer

The windpipe is a tube that connects the larynx (voice box) to the lungs and delivers air to the respiratory system. It is also known as the trachea. The pharynx is the part of the throat that lies behind the mouth and nasal cavity, while the larynx contains the vocal cords. The esophagus is a separate tube that carries food and liquids to the stomach.