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Is the trachea in the lower respiratory tract?
Yes, the trachea is the first structure classified as a part of the lower respiratory tract.
Are these parts of the lower respiratory tract?
To determine if specific parts are part of the lower respiratory tract, you would typically consider structures such as the trachea, bronchi, and lungs. In contrast, the upper respiratory tract includes the nose, nasal cavity, and pharynx. If you provide specific parts, I can clarify if they belong to the lower respiratory tract.
How many lungs and respiratory tract do you have?
The respiratory tracts are divided into three segments. Scientists believe that there are 20 to 23 divisions. The respiratory tract is part of the process of respiration in a human body.
What is the part of the upper respiratory tract?
The parts of the body involved with the upper respiratory tract include: the nose, the nasal cavity, the nasal and paranasal sinuses, and the larynx and pharynx.
What part of the respiratory tract is also know as the windpipe?
The trachea is the part of the respiratory tract also known as the windpipe. It connects the larynx to the bronchi and allows air to pass in and out of the lungs.
The upper respiratory tract includes the lungs.?
No, the upper respiratory tract includes the nose or nostrils, nasal cavity, mouth, throat (pharynx), and voice box (larynx).
What part of the respiratory tract is not exchange gases?
Gas exchanges occurs in the "alveoli".
Through which part of the respiratory system does air travel first?
The very first part of the respiratory tract are the openings into the nasal cavities called the nares.
What part of the respiratory tract is the Adams apple a part of?
The Adam's apple is part of the larynx, which is located in the upper part of the respiratory tract, near the throat. It is more prominent in males due to the differences in the size of the larynx between males and females.
Why people sneeze when they have a cold?
People sneeze when they have a cold primarily as a reflex to clear irritants from their nasal passages. The cold virus causes inflammation and increased mucus production, leading to congestion. Sneezing helps expel this mucus, along with any pathogens or irritants, to keep the respiratory system clear. This response is part of the body's defense mechanism to promote healing and prevent further infection.
What part of the respiratory tract is shared with the alimentary canal?
This region is called the pharynx.
Is pharynx part of the upper respiratory tract?
Yes they are. They are all connected by pesky tubes that can clog up at a moments notice and an infection in one can often end up as an infection in the other.
