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Yes, but they're not identical.
The mucus lining the respiratory system is used as a dirt (well, dust) trap.
The mucus lining the digestive system acts as a barrier to the digestive juices (so that you don't try to digest yourself [see 'ulcers' as example of failure]).
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Which part of the respiratory system is the spongy organ that takes in air through the trachea?
Lungs.
What system is the pharynx larynx and trachea a part of?
The pharynx is the part of the throat through which both air and food pass, this means that is it part of both the respiratory and digestive system.
Which body system is the trachea or windpipe a major part of?
"Trachea" is the medical term for the windpipe. It is primarily the passage through which oxygenated air passes to the lungsand through which carbon dioxide is then expelled.At the lower end of the trachea lies the branch which forms the bronchi, which lead to the lungs.At the upper end of the trachea lies the larynx, more commonly known as the voice box.The epiglottis (literally "behind the tongue") is a small muscular flap which is synchronised with the back of the throat and the upper end of the oesophagus (the food pipe). Its action is to briefly seal the trachea while food is swallowed or during vomiting.Answer: Resperatory system
What is the only externally visible part of the respiratory system?
The nose is the only external visible part of the respiratory tract.
What part of the respiratory tract is also know as the windpipe?
The Trachea.
The trachea is part of which system?
respiratory system
Is the thyroid part of the lymphatic system?
No, the trachea is part of the respiratory system.
What is the name of the cavity the trachea is in?
The Trachea is part of the Respiratory system if that is what you are asking
Is carina part of the trachea?
Respiratory system.
Why does the trachea belong in the respiratory system?
The trachea is part of the respiratory system because it is part of the process of breathing. The trachea is part of the airway between the nose and the lungs. It is what helps transport the oxygen to the lungs.
What part of the respiratory system is a division of the trachea?
A division of the Trachea is the Bronchiole Tubes
Is the respiratory system is made up of the trachea lungs the pancreas?
The trachea and lungs are in the respiratory system. The pancreas is part of the endocrine and digestive systems.
The lungs nose and trachea are all part of what?
The respiratory system.
What is a nose trachea?
i don't know but its part of the respiratory system
Which body system contains the trachea?
The trachea is the airway in the respiratory system.
What is the meaning of Respiratory System and its part?
The RESPIRATORY SYSTEM is how you breath, so your; trachea, lungs, alveoli etc hope this helped!
Is the bronchi part of the digestive system?
No, bronchioles are part of the respiratory system. They are small airways found in the lungs.
