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No, the upper respiratory tract includes the nose or nostrils, nasal cavity, mouth, throat (pharynx), and voice box (larynx).
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The respiratory system subsection is arranged by what site?
The respiratory system subsection is typically arranged by the anatomical site or structure, such as the upper respiratory tract (including the nose and pharynx) and the lower respiratory tract (including the trachea and lungs). This division helps organize information based on the specific parts of the respiratory system being discussed.
What connects the upper and lower respiratory systems?
The Cricoid cartilage. The larynx is the organ at the end of the upper respiratory tract (responsible for preventing food and drink going down the airway and contains the vocal chords) the trachea is the first organ in the lower respiratory tract (the windpipe). The thyroid cartilage is located around the mid to lower larynx and the cricoid cartilage links the bottom of the larynx to the top of the trachea. The epithelial cells (internal surface) change from mostly squamous cells (smooth lining) to columnar epithelial cells (many with microscopic hairlike protrusions called cilia).
The upper respiratory tract extends?
The upper part of the respiratory system is also called the conducting portion.It consists of all the structures of the respiratory system outside of the lungs:Nose, nasal cavity, paranasal sinusesPharynx, larynx, trachea
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.
Air entering the body is filtered warmed and humidified by the?
Nasal cavity in the upper respiratory tract.
The upper respiratory tract includes the lungs. false or true?
false
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.
What is the difference between an upper respiratory tract infection and a lower respiratory tract infection?
Sinuses are apart of your upper respitory tract, but the upper respitory tract also includes the nasal cavity, the pharynx and the larynx. A sinus infection is just an infection in your paranasal sinuses.
Which is not part of the upper respiratory tract?
Well, the respiratory system includes the lungs, nose, mouth, and your throat.So basically your heart ,brain ,spine ,and many others are not a part of the respiratory system.
Which body system which includes the epiglottis trachea and bronchi?
The upper respiratory tract.
Where is pertussis most likely found?
it is the bacteria that causes whooping cough and is found in the upper respiratory tract of the lungs.
Does the respiratory system contain the lungs?
The respiratory system does contain the lungs because the respiratory system deals with breathing. Of course. Oxygen, anaerobic exercises, swimming, singing, can't you imagine??
Is bronchitis and upper respiratory infection the same thing?
it is a kind of upper respiratory tract infection...ear infection, laryngitis, pharyngitis etc, are other upper respiratory tract infections
What is the medical abbreviation meaning upper respiratory Tract infection?
URI is the medical abbreviation meaning upper respiratory tract infection.
What is the acute bacterial infection of the throats and upper respiratory tract?
Upper Respiratory Infection
What are the two major parts of the respiratory system?
The respiratory system, of mammals in particular, consists of respiratory airways, lungs and muscles concerned with respiration. The respiratory airways include the trachea, bronchiole, alveoli. Lungs perform function of exchange of gases. Muscles of the diaphragm contribute to breathing activity. For a detailed explanation of various anatomical parts of the respiratory system, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Respiratory_system
What parts are in the lower respiratory tract?
The main parts of the lower respiratory tract are the trachea, two bronchial tubes, the bronchioles, and the lungs. The upper and lower respiratory tracts come together to make up the entire respiratory system.
