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The throat is also called the pharynx and is shared with the digestive system, or gastrointestinal tract. It provides an avenue for food and liquid to find its way to the esophagus during swallowing (deglutition), and it also provides a path for air to enter the trachea on its way to the lungs.
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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.
What happens to the particles trapped by the cilia in the respiratory system?
The particles trapped by the cilia in the respiratory system are moved upwards towards the throat where they are either coughed out or swallowed and eventually expelled from the body.
Which organs make up the upper respiratory system?
The upper respiratory system consists of the nose, nasal cavity, sinuses, pharynx (throat), and larynx (voice box). These organs primarily function to filter, humidify, and warm the air that is breathed in before it reaches the lower respiratory system.
Where does bodetella pertusis infect?
Bordetella pertussis infects the respiratory tract, specifically the lining of the upper respiratory system including the throat and lungs. It causes whooping cough, which is characterized by severe coughing fits and is highly contagious.
What other organ belongs to the respitratory system?
The larynx, also known as the voice box, is another organ belonging to the respiratory system. It is located in the throat and is responsible for producing sound and protecting the trachea.
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 structure of the respiratory system can be called the throat?
it is called the throat
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 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.
Where is the respiratory system placed in the human body?
It is placed in the skull, throat, and chest.
Is the larynx part of the larynx?
The larynx is part of the throat and part of the respiratory system.
What organs are involved in the respiratory system?
respiratory system consists organs like: nose mouth epiglottis throat trachea bronchi lungs alveoi diaphragram
Ozone intake can cause irritation in what system of the body?
Respiratory
Which respiratory system part is behind the nose that leads to the throat?
the glottishpeil :) hope this helped!
How many larynx are in the body?
There is only one larynx in the body which is in the respiratory system in the throat.
