The area of the respiratory system that includes the larynx and bronchial tree is called the
A)cartilagenous portion.
B)lower respiratory tract.
C)upper respiratory tract.
D)respiratory portion.
E)bronchi.

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The lower respiratory tract includes the larynx and bronchial tree, along with the lungs and alveoli. The upper respiratory tract refers to the structures above the larynx, such as the nasal cavity and pharynx. The cartilaginous portion and bronchi are more specific terms referring to certain structures within the respiratory system. The respiratory portion includes the alveoli and is more focused on the gas exchange function of the lungs.

The Area of the Respiratory System That Includes the Larynx