In the model that you built of the respiratory system, what structure did the straws represent?

The trachea and bronchi
the lungs
the chest cavity and ribs
the diaphragm

The straws represented the trachea and bronchi.

In the model of the respiratory system, the straws most likely represent the trachea and bronchi.

In the model of the respiratory system, the straws would most likely represent the trachea and bronchi. The trachea, commonly known as the windpipe, is a tube that connects the mouth and nose to the lungs. It serves as a passage for air to enter and leave the lungs. The trachea then branches into smaller tubes called bronchi, which further divide into narrower bronchioles within the lungs. These structures help direct the airflow to the various regions of the lungs.