Pharynx (throat)
No, the esophagus only functions in digestion. The trachea is the passageway for respiration.
the throat. pharynx.
The pharynx is the conduit for both air and food. It serves as a passageway for air from the nose or mouth to the trachea for respiration, and for food from the mouth to the esophagus for digestion.
Digestion and Respiration are alike in term of the fact that in both of them oxidation of food take place.
The space just back of the mouth is called the pharynx. It serves as a passageway for food and air, connecting the mouth and nasal cavity to the esophagus and larynx. It plays a key role in both digestion and respiration.
The pharynx acts as a passageway for both air and food. (Plays a very key role in the digestive system)
The passageway for food that is behind the trachea is the esophagus. After swallowing, food travels down the esophagus to reach the stomach for digestion, while air goes down the trachea to enter the lungs for respiration.
The laryngeal pharynx, also known as the laryngopharynx, is located behind the larynx (voice box) and extends from the level of the hyoid bone to the esophagus. It serves as a passageway for both air and food, connecting the oral cavity and nasal passages to the esophagus and trachea. This region is crucial for both respiration and digestion.
Digestion is the breakdown of absorbed substances, Respiration, on the other hand, is the breakdown of food molecules with a release of energy.
Cellular respiration.
excretion, digestion, respiration
The activity that would supply the most oxygen to the body for digestion and respiration is aerobic exercise, such as running, swimming, or cycling. These activities increase your heart rate and help to improve oxygen circulation, which is beneficial for digestion and respiration.