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What is another name for respiratory system?

Otorhinolaryngology. Oto = ear Rhino = nose And then the last part, "laryngology", refers to the throat and "study of" everything mentioned before. Larynx = throat. The suffix "logy" is the "study of." Specialty in this is sometimes called ENT (ear, nose, and throat).


What is the system consisting of the lungs the throat and the passageways that lead to the lungs?

This is called the Respiratory System. It allows the body to breathe and receive air.


Which structure of the respiratory system is responsible for voice production?

The respiratory structure that allows speech is the vocal cord which is located in the throat. Exhaled air that runs over the vocal cords is what will result into speech.


Do the nose and throat make up the lower respiratory system?

No, the nose and throat are the upper respiratory system; they are above the lungs (when you are standing up).


What organs of the respiratory system are in the throat?

Pharynx


What system consists of lungs the throat and the passageways that lead to the lungs?

This is called the Respiratory System. It allows the body to breathe and receive air.


What is the system consisting of lungs and throat?

The respiratory system is what system your lungs are apart of, and your throat, if it's the same as the esophagus, is apart of the digestive system.


What structure of the throat opens to direct air into the respiratory pathway?

The epiglottis opens to direct air into the respiratory pathway.


Does The ENT system shares some structures with the gastrointestinal system and the respiratory system?

Yes, the ENT (ear, nose, and throat) system shares structures with both the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems. The throat, for example, is a shared structure as it is part of both the respiratory and digestive tracts. The nasal cavity also plays a role in both the respiratory and ENT systems, as it is involved in both breathing and olfaction.


What the organs of respiratory system?

in the respiratory system there is lungs, mouth, nose, throat. it is a very small organ system, yet very important


What is the respiratory tract called?

Throat pipe or wind pipe


The other path from the throat leads to the lungs it is called?

Bronchus.....bronchial tube, wind pipe, etc.