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What structure of the respiratory system can be called the throat?
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∙ 13y ago
it is called the throat
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What is another name for respiratory system?
Otorhinolaryngology. Oto = ear Rhino = nose And then the last part, "laryngology", refers to the throat and "study of" everything mentioned before. Larynx = throat. The suffix "logy" is the "study of." Specialty in this is sometimes called ENT (ear, nose, and throat).
What is the system consisting of the lungs the throat and the passageways that lead to the lungs?
This is called the Respiratory System. It allows the body to breathe and receive air.
Which structure of the respiratory system is responsible for voice production?
The respiratory structure that allows speech is the vocal cord which is located in the throat. Exhaled air that runs over the vocal cords is what will result into speech.
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).
What organs of the respiratory system are in the throat?
Pharynx
What body part does Strep Throat affect and how?
It affects the respiratory system.
What system consists of lungs the throat and the passageways that lead to the lungs?
This is called the Respiratory System. It allows the body to breathe and receive air.
What structure of the throat opens to direct air into the respiratory pathway?
The epiglottis opens to direct air into the respiratory pathway.
What is the system consisting of lungs and throat?
The respiratory system is what system your lungs are apart of, and your throat, if it's the same as the esophagus, is apart of the digestive system.
What the organs of respiratory system?
in the respiratory system there is lungs, mouth, nose, throat. it is a very small organ system, yet very important
What is the respiratory tract called?
Throat pipe or wind pipe
What system is the pharynx larynx and trachea a part of?
The pharynx is the part of the throat through which both air and food pass, this means that is it part of both the respiratory and digestive system.
