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What part of the body prevents food from entering the lungs?
The epiglottis is the part of the body that prevents food from entering the lungs. It is a flap of cartilage located at the base of the tongue that covers the trachea during swallowing, directing food and liquids into the esophagus instead. This mechanism helps to ensure that the airway remains clear and prevents aspiration, which could lead to respiratory complications.
Is esophagus part of the respiratory system?
No. The esophagus is part of the digestive system. The pharynx is part of both the digestive and respiratory systems.
Are the arteries part of the respiratory system?
Arteries are part of the circulatory system, not the respiratory system.
What part of a cell prevents water from the entering the cell?
Phospholipids
Are the kidneys found in the respiratory system?
No. The kidneys are part of the excretory system.
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 systems of the body is the nose a part of?
the nose is a part of the respiratory system. the respiratory system has to do with breathing
Are the air sacs a part of the circulatory or respiratory system?
Air sacs are part of the respiratory system
What is the name of the tiny hairs that filter dust and germs out of the air entering the respiratory system?
Cilia are the tiny hairs that sweep dust and dirt out of the respiratory system.
Is your respiratory system an organ?
no, but the different parts of your respiratory system are such as your lungs being organs and part of your respiratory system.
What system are the lungs part of?
The lungs are part of the respiratory system. The respiratory system is involved in the intake and exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between an organism and the environment.
What body system are the lungs a part of?
The lungs belong to the respiratory system.
