👉 The tracheobronchial system is a complex network of tubes and structures that form part of the respiratory system. These tubes are located in the upper airway, which includes the bronchioles (tiny air sacs) and the larynx. The tracheobronchial system is responsible for transporting oxygen-rich gases from the lungs to the bloodstream.
The tracheobronchial system has several important functions:
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Oxygenation
: It helps in distributing oxygen