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What conducts air from the nasopharynx to the laryngopharynx?
The pharynx conducts air from the nasopharynx to the laryngopharynx.
What is the third division of pharynx?
The laryngopharynx (lah-ring-goh-FAR-inks), which is the third division, is also shared by both the respiratory and digestive systems. Air, food, and fluids continue downward to the openings of the esophagus and trachea where air enters the trachea and food and fluids flow into the esophagus.
Where does peristalsis end?
Peristalsis ends at the lower esophageal sphincter also known as the cardiac sphincter. This sphincter is located at the junction between the starting of the stomach and the end of the esophagus.
Is the pharynx part of the immune system?
no, it is part of both the respiratory and digestive system, it is the passage through which both air and food pass before separating into the esophagus for food or the trachea for air
What do the cells in the retina and the cells that line your air passages have in common?
The cells in the retina and the cells that line your air-passages have only one thing in common: they are often seen in close proximity to each other in homework questions about what the relationship between retinal cells and air-passage cells might be.
What is the passageway for food and air?
The Oropharynx is the common passage for food and air. Liquid, food, and air all pass through this passage.
What conducts air from the nasopharynx to the laryngopharynx?
The pharynx conducts air from the nasopharynx to the laryngopharynx.
What is the portion of the pharynx called that receives both air and food?
The hypopharynx ( or Laryngopharynx )
What is a part of your throat that act like a gateway sending air into the lungs and food down into the stomach?
The laryngopharynx passes food to the esophagus and air to the larynx.
What is the part of your throat that acts like a gateway sending air into your lungs and food down into the stomach?
The laryngopharynx passes food to the esophagus and air to the larynx.
What is the part of your throat that acts like a gateway sending air to the lungs and food down into the stomach?
The laryngopharynx passes food to the esophagus and air to the larynx.
3 parts of the pharynx?
The areas of the pharynx are the Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, and Laryngopharynx. The nasopharynx it provides passageway for air. The oropharynx is below the nasopharynx and is for food moving downward from the mouth and for air moving to and from the nasal cavity. Lastly the laryngopharynx is below the oropharynx and is a passageway to the esophagus.
What is the function of the laryngopharynx?
The laryngopharynx, which is the third division, is also shared by both the respiratory and digestive system. Air, food, and fluids continue downward to the opening of the esophagus and trachea where air enters the trachea and food and fluids flow into the esophagus. Sorry I just had to correct what the person before left...their answer was "hi".
What is the third division of pharynx?
The laryngopharynx (lah-ring-goh-FAR-inks), which is the third division, is also shared by both the respiratory and digestive systems. Air, food, and fluids continue downward to the openings of the esophagus and trachea where air enters the trachea and food and fluids flow into the esophagus.
What are the three main divisions of the larynx?
From superior to inferior: 1. Nasopharynx- air passageway only 2. Oropharynx- swallowed food and air pass through 3. Laryngopharynx- food and air pass through
What is a common passage for food and air in your body?
The tube for both food and air is called the pharynx. The tube for just food is the esophagus, and the tube for just air is the trachea.
Where does peristalsis end?
Peristalsis ends at the lower esophageal sphincter also known as the cardiac sphincter. This sphincter is located at the junction between the starting of the stomach and the end of the esophagus.
