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Major organs that occupy the thoracic cavity?

Two lungs with the passages. Your heart with the vessels and esophagus.


What are the two passages that the pharynx splits into?

The pharynx splits into two passages: the esophagus and the trachea. The esophagus is responsible for transporting food to the stomach, while the trachea serves as the airway for breathing, directing air to the lungs. This bifurcation occurs at the level of the larynx, where the epiglottis helps to prevent food from entering the trachea during swallowing.


How is respiratory system arranged?

The human respiratory system contains two lungs, symmetrically arranged in the chest, the trachea, which leads from the lungs to the mouth and nose. This simple arrangement allows humans to breathe.


Respiratory organ takes in releases air?

The lungs (two) expand as air enters through the nose to the trachea to the main bronchi (two, split from one main bronchus) and down into the lungs. The diaphragm, a muscle band below the lungs, relaxes and contracts to assist in inhalation and exhalation.


What are one of two places where air enters your body?

Two air passages which allow air to enter the body are the cilia and aveoli !!!


Is lungs made of spongy tissue?

Yes, the lungs are made up of two spongy sac -like organs located in the upper chest that help in oxygenating the bloodstream.


What wo important events occur in the nasal passages as air passes through?

Two important events that occur in the nasal passages as air passes through are: Warming and humidifying the air to prepare it for the lungs Filtering out dust, germs, and other particles through the action of mucus and cilia


What is the name of the 2 cartilage ringed tubes that carry air from the trachea to the lungs?

The two tubes that carry air from the trachea to the lungs are called bronchial tubesThe bronchial tubes. As these tubes pass through the lungs, they divide into smaller passages called the bronchioles. The bronchioles end in air sacs called alveoli.


How many Lungs does a healthy person have?

a human has two lungs one one each side of the chest (:


How many lungs do cows have?

Cows have two lungs, just as humans do.