Airways

Pathways in the respiratory system or routes used by aircraft.

air passages

Airways refer to the pathways through which air travels in the respiratory system of humans and animals, or they can denote routes used by aircraft for transportation.

The term 'airway' is a combination of 'air' and 'way,' referring to the path or route for air.

Airways are like the roads in your lungs that help you breathe, and they're also the routes airplanes use to fly!

What are airways? They are pathways in the respiratory system, allowing air to travel in and out of your lungs
What is an airway used for? Airways transport air between the atmosphere and the lungs
Are airways important? Yes, they are essential for breathing

respiratory system transportation routes

trachea bronchi bronchioles

biological structure transportation infrastructure