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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.


Is trachea part of the respiratory system?

Yes, but they're not identical. The mucus lining the respiratory system is used as a dirt (well, dust) trap. The mucus lining the digestive system acts as a barrier to the digestive juices (so that you don't try to digest yourself [see 'ulcers' as example of failure]).


Is oral cavity part of respiratory system?

The oral cavity is not part of the respiratory system. It is primarily involved in activities related to eating, drinking, and speaking. The respiratory system includes the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs, which are responsible for the process of breathing and gas exchange.


What are two ways to differentiate between the trachea and esophagus?

First, the trachea is part of the respiratory system while the esophagus is part of the digestive system of human and some of the animals. Second, the trachea is the tube in air-breathing vertibrates that conducts air from the throat to the bronchi. It is commonly called windpipe and is made up of numerous cartilaginous half rings which is adjacent to the esophagus. Lying in front of the esophagus. While esophagus, a mascular tube about 10 inches long passes behind the trachea and the heart. The passage down which food moves between the throat and the stomach. In short, trachea is where the air passes while esophagus is where the food passes.


What body system contains the digestive system?

Gastro intestinal tract /systemThe digestive system.

Related Questions

What the trachea do to help the with digestion?

No. The trachea is part of the respiratory system and is also known as the "windpipe". It carries air to and from the lungs. The esophagus is part of the digestive system and carries food to the stomach. The esophagus runs behind the trachea.


Is the respiratory system is made up of the trachea lungs the pancreas?

The trachea and lungs are in the respiratory system. The pancreas is part of the endocrine and digestive systems.


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.


Is the bronchi part of the digestive system?

No, bronchioles are part of the respiratory system. They are small airways found in the lungs.


What digestive system organ is the trachea in front of?

Esophagus


The gullet is part of what system?

The Gullet Is Part Of The Digestive System


Which is odd one in rectum small intestine windpipe mouth organs of digestion?

The windpipe (trachea) is the odd one, as it isn't part of the digestive system. The rest of the organs are digestive organs.


The trachea is part of which system?

respiratory system


Gallbladder and pancreas are part of what system?

the gall bladder is part of the digestive system because it It produces and stores the bile.


What is the name of the cavity the trachea is in?

The Trachea is part of the Respiratory system if that is what you are asking


Is trachea part of the respiratory system?

Yes, but they're not identical. The mucus lining the respiratory system is used as a dirt (well, dust) trap. The mucus lining the digestive system acts as a barrier to the digestive juices (so that you don't try to digest yourself [see 'ulcers' as example of failure]).


Is the thyroid part of the lymphatic system?

No, the trachea is part of the respiratory system.