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I think that's your trachea, it comes from your mouth and your nose. [That's how milk comes out your nose when you laugh!]It connects in your throat and goes down to your lungs. Another tube called the esophagus goes down your throat too, there's a valve that connects them.[That's why you can't swallow and inhale atathe same time!]
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What is nasal pharynx?
The nasopharynx is the upper part of the throat behind the nose connecting the nose to the mouth and the rest of the throat. It plays a role in breathing and in the passage of air from the nose to the rest of the respiratory system. It also houses the openings of the Eustachian tubes, which help equalize pressure in the ears.
Is the throat located in your larynx?
No, the throat is not located in the larynx. The throat includes the pharynx, which is a cavity behind the nose and mouth, and the larynx is the structure containing the vocal cords that sits below the pharynx.
What is behind the nasal cavity?
Behind the nasal cavity is the nasopharynx, which is the upper part of the throat that connects the nose to the mouth and the voice box. It plays a role in directing air flow and preventing food from entering the nasal passages.
Which one of the following do not apply to the nose a Nostrils b Nasopharynx c Nasal septum d External nares e Nasal cavity?
b. Nasopharynx does not apply to the nose. The nasopharynx is part of the throat located behind the nose, whereas the other options (nostrils, nasal septum, external nares, nasal cavity) are all structures within the nose.
What is a phyarnx?
It seems like there's a typo in your question. The correct term you might be looking for is "pharynx," which is the part of the throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity, connecting them to the esophagus. It plays a role in both breathing and digestion.
Which respiratory system part is behind the nose that leads to the throat?
the glottishpeil :) hope this helped!
What is the region behind the nose leading the throat?
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What is nasal pharynx?
The nasopharynx is the upper part of the throat behind the nose connecting the nose to the mouth and the rest of the throat. It plays a role in breathing and in the passage of air from the nose to the rest of the respiratory system. It also houses the openings of the Eustachian tubes, which help equalize pressure in the ears.
From the nose air passes through the which is the area behind the nose that leads to the throat?
From the nose, air passes through the nasopharynx, which is the area behind the nose that leads to the throat. The nasopharynx plays a role in warming, moisturizing, and filtering the air we breathe before it enters the lower respiratory system.
What is the medical term meaning back of the throat?
The pharynx is the area at the back of the throat where the mouth (nasal cavity) and nasal cavity meet. The portion behind the nose is the nasopharynx, and the portion behind the mouth is the oropharynx.
Where is the adanoise located in the nose?
The adenoids are located in the nasopharynx, which is the upper part of the throat behind the nose. They sit above the soft palate and are part of the immune system, helping to trap pathogens that enter through the nose and mouth. Unlike tonsils, adenoids are not visible through the mouth and can only be examined using special instruments.
What is an adenoidectomy?
the surgical removal of the adenoids--small lumps of tissue that lie in the back of the throat behind the nose.
Is the throat located in your larynx?
No, the throat is not located in the larynx. The throat includes the pharynx, which is a cavity behind the nose and mouth, and the larynx is the structure containing the vocal cords that sits below the pharynx.
What is behind the nasal cavity?
Behind the nasal cavity is the nasopharynx, which is the upper part of the throat that connects the nose to the mouth and the voice box. It plays a role in directing air flow and preventing food from entering the nasal passages.
What does otolaryngologis?
it is an ENT or ear, nose, and throat doctor
What does the medical abbreviation Heent mean?
It's actually ENT, which stands for Ear, Nose and Throat. The other term for that type of physician is Otolaryngologist.Ears, nose, and throat.Ear, nose, and throat doctor.otorhinolarynologist
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to nose and throat?
Nasopharyngeal means pertaining to the nose and throat.
