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Your mouth is part of both the digestive and the respiratory system.
It belongs to the digestive system, because it adds saliva, which helps break down the starches before further digestion in the stomach. Ptyalin is one of the important chemicals. Additionally, of course the mastication definitely aids the digestive process.
And it belongs to the respiratory system for under exercise, it becomes the main entry way for air. But probably without the moisturizing qualities added by the passage through the nose.
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What two body systems does the pharynx belong to?
The pharynx belongs to both the respiratory system and the digestive system. It serves as a passageway for air to travel from the mouth and nose to the trachea and for food to travel from the mouth to the esophagus.
Why isn't your mouth part of the respiratory system?
Your mouth is, in fact, part of the respiratory system. It's also part of the digestive system.
What organ system do nose ears eyes and mouth belong?
Respiratory system
Which organ system contain your mouth?
The Digestive System and also the Respiratory System.
To Which organ system do teeth belong?
The mouth belongs to the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. Others may include the Esophagus, Stomach, and Intestines.
What systems does the pharynx belong to?
Respiratory system
Function of mouth in respiratory system?
The mouth is one of the main entry points for respiration. Oxygen enters the system here, and carbon dioxide exits.A:2The mouth is associated with the digestive system. It does not form an essential part of the respiratory system.
What is a narrow opening at the back of the mouth?
The pharynx is the narrow opening at the back of the mouth. It is part of both the digestive system and the respiratory system.
What organs belong to the mouth system?
The mouth belongs to the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. Others may include the Esophagus, Stomach, and Intestines.
How does the respiratory and digestive system work together to maintain homeostasis?
the respiratory system and the digestive system share the Pharynx. The Respiratory system contains the eppiglottis, which keeps food going down the esophogus instead of the trachea
What structures do the respiratory and digestive tracts share?
The digestive and respiratory systems share the mouth and the pharynx. The respiratory system also includes the glottis, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli.Buccal cavity? Pharynx?pharynxThe Larynx
How are the digestive and respiratory systems related?
the mouth
