Which of the following lists best represents the correct sequence for the passage of air into the lungs once it passes the pharynx?

a. Bronchi, larynx, trachea, cricoid
b. Epiglottis, esophagus, trachea, alveoli
c. Trachea, cricoid, bronchi, alveoli
d. Larynx, trachea, bronchi, alveoli


Answer: d

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