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Does air flow through the esophagus?
No. the oesophagus controls acid reflux from the stomach and allows food to pass through. it had nothing to do with your wind pipe. =]
Does food pass through the pharynx?
Food does pass through the pharynx before it goes into the esophagus and on to the stomach.
What is the passage through which food and air both pass though?
The passage through which food and air both pass through is called the pharynx. It is a common pathway in the throat where the digestive and respiratory systems intersect. From the pharynx, food goes to the esophagus for digestion, while air continues to the trachea for respiration.
Why is it correct to say that the air and food passages cross in the pharynx?
The pharynx is a shared pathway for both air from the nose and mouth leading to the larynx (air passage), and food from the mouth leading to the esophagus (food passage). This intersection allows for proper functioning of both respiratory and digestive systems.
What structure serves as Passageway for both air and food?
Pharynx.
Which is an opaque or nontransparent material that allows air to pass through it?
Cloth allows air transfer through the stitches.
Is air an opaque object?
No, air is not an opaque object. Opaque objects do not allow light to pass through them, but air is transparent and allows light to pass through easily.
What is the material that allows light to pass through it?
Materials like air, water, clear glass etc that allows light pass through them are called transparent.
What is the organ at the back of the mouth that allows passage of food and air?
Organ at back of the mouth where food and air may pass.
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.
Which organ does food and air pass through?
The pharynx serves as a passageway for both food and air.
What organ is at the back of the mouth that can both air and water pass through?
The Pharynx is the organ found at the back of the mouth that food, water, and air can all pass through.
What is a material that allows all light to pass through it?
A material that allows all light to pass through it is called transparent. Examples of transparent materials include glass, water, and air.
Does air flow through the esophagus?
No. the oesophagus controls acid reflux from the stomach and allows food to pass through. it had nothing to do with your wind pipe. =]
What is the main function of the pharynx?
The main function of the pharynx is to provide a passageway for the respiratory and digestive tracts. The pharynx is also referred to as the throat. It houses the tonsils, the uvula, epiglottis and is the entrance way to the esophagus. The pharynx or throat, allows common passageway for air into your lungs and food into your stomach. The pharynx has two roles. The upper part of the pharynx will only allow food to pass through, and the lower part of the pharynx allows air, fluids, and food to pass through.
What material allows light to pass through it?
Glass, some plastics, air, water, and others.
What is a smooth thin surface on an aircraft that allows it to pass through the air more easily?
The paint.
