Compare the functions of the pharynx, larynx, and trachea. Use the table below to help you summarize. Passageway for air? Passageway for fluids? Conditions the air? Equalizes pressure in ear, nose, & throat? Resonating chamber for sounds? Has structures that protect against pathogens? Has mucus that moves pathogens and particles to throat? Prevents food and drink from entering the trachea? Produces sound? Pharynx Larynx Trachea N/A

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20. Compare the functions of the pharynx, larynx, and trachea. Use the table below to
help you summarize.
Passageway for air?
Passageway for fluids?
Conditions the air?
Equalizes pressure in ear, nose, & throat?
Resonating chamber for sounds?
Has structures that protect against
pathogens?
Has mucus that moves pathogens and
particles to throat?
Prevents food and drink from entering the
trachea?
Produces sound?
Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
N/A
Transcribed Image Text:20. Compare the functions of the pharynx, larynx, and trachea. Use the table below to help you summarize. Passageway for air? Passageway for fluids? Conditions the air? Equalizes pressure in ear, nose, & throat? Resonating chamber for sounds? Has structures that protect against pathogens? Has mucus that moves pathogens and particles to throat? Prevents food and drink from entering the trachea? Produces sound? Pharynx Larynx Trachea N/A
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