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The hyoid bone.
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Does a cough clear the upper respiratory passageways?
no a cough clears the lower respiratory passageways. a sneeze clears the upper respiratory passageways
What is the two main division of the respiratory system?
lower and upper respiratory system
What separates the upper body from the lower body?
The transverse plane
What separates the upper and lower chamber?
The AV valves separate the upper and lower chambers of the heart. The bicuspid valve is on the left, and the tricuspid on the right.
What is the primary responsibility of the upper respiratory tract?
The upper respiratory system removes gross particles from the air, warms and humidifies it, and passes it to the lower respiratory system.
Where is the trachea found upper and lower part of the respiratory tract?
the upper part of trachea is larynx and lower is two tubes which are bronchi
What are the two medical specialist for the respiratory system?
Pulmonologists treat the lower respiratory system, and otolargyngologists treat the upper respiratory system.
Does asthma affect upper or lower respiratory system?
No, asthma is a chronic inflammation and narrowing of bronchial passages in the lungs. But it can vary in severity over time, and it can certainly be made worse by an upper respiratory infection.
What does the abbreviation uri mean?
URI most commonly stands for upper respiratory infection.Arterial Blood Gasupper respiratory infection (e.g. a cold)URI stands for Upper Respiratory Infection. This is often used in reference to a nasal or sinus infection. A lower respiratory infection would be pneumonia.Usually, this abbreviation stands for "Upper Respiratory Infection."
What is the partition between the left and right side of the heart called?
They are the two lower chambers if the heart, responsible for pumping blood out to the body.
What does the medical abbreviation URI mean?
URI most commonly stands for upper respiratory infection.Arterial Blood Gasupper respiratory infection (e.g. a cold)URI stands for Upper Respiratory Infection. This is often used in reference to a nasal or sinus infection. A lower respiratory infection would be pneumonia.Usually, this abbreviation stands for "Upper Respiratory Infection."
Do the nose and throat make up the lower respiratory system?
No, the nose and throat are the upper respiratory system; they are above the lungs (when you are standing up).
