Describe the three regions of the pharynx and theirfunctions

Q: If the frontal cilia of an ascidian pharynx were immobilized what would be the likely consequence(s)…

A: Ascidians are sac-like invertebrate organisms that live in Marine environments. Their bodies are…

Q: Land snail and slugs use which of the following for gas-exchange? (mark all that apply) the radula…

A: Snails use radula to drill holes in prey or to capture the food from surface. Spiracle is found in…

Q: Define the term Pharynx?

A: The pharynx is commonly called the throat. It is an anatomical structure present in the throat…

Q: Explain what function the three primary muscles of the pharynx accomplish

A: The pharynx is a cone-shaped passageway from the oral and nasal cavities in the head to the…

Q: What is the lower respiratory tract made up of?

A: Human respiratory organs form a passage through which air transports- it is called as  respiratory…

Q: What is the function of the mucous lining of the epithelium inthe respiratory tract?

A: Respiratory epithelium is a type of ciliated columnar epithelium found lining most of the…

Q: Discuss the arrangement of the trachea, esophagus, larynx,and epiglottis, which normally prevents…

A: BASIC INFORMATION  BREATHING  It is the process in which the air is taken in and exhaled out. The…

Q: Explain the function of the esophagus.

A: Oesophagus is a 22 to 25 cm long narrow,muscular and tubular structure . It runs downward through…

Q: why a person with ketoacidosis may hyperventilate.. What benefit might this provide

A: Diabetic ketoacidosis is a life threatening problem that affects diabetic people. This is a…

Q: Name and briefl y describe the body systems that haveconnections with the pharynx.

A: Pharynx is an tubular structure that is positioned below the nasal cavity and oral cavity while on…

Q: Why doesn't the foodenter the trachea instead ofgoing to the esophagus?

A: Trachea, also known as windpipe is a cartilagenous tube, which connects the larynx to the bronchi of…

Q: how is food stopped from going into nasal cavity

A: The “nasal cavity” is located above and behind the nose. It is filled with air. It is divided into…

Q: What are the functions of the three subdivisions of the pharynx.

A: The pharynx is a part of the throat. It is the tubes that move down to the stomach and the lungs. It…

Q: Refer to the cross section of the ascidian pharynx above.  Structure A is the…

A: ENDOSTYLE---mucous net production

Q: Label this diagram of the human respiratory tract.

A: The respiratory system in humans are responsible for the exchange of gases between the individual's…

Q: What is the pharynx?

A: Respiration is the process by which oxygen is taken up from the atmosphere and carbon dioxide is…

Q: Give some common examples of simple alveolar glands.

A: Glands are a group of cells that are modified to secrete specific substances. They could be of two…

Q: Lancelet pharynx has little role in gas exchange.It is so?

A: yes ...in lancelets [amphioxus] pharnyx contains paired gill slits....in lancelets does not have…

Q: Describe the structure of the pharynx.

A: Pharynx is the organ which is the part of respiratory tract.

Q: Describe two ways in which atmospheric air can enter thepleural cavity.

A: Pleural cavity is the body cavity enclosed by the parietal pleura. It includes the lungs, the hilar…

Q: The digestive and respiratory tracts share a segment of the pharynx called the _____.

A: The pharynx is situated in the throat of human beings which plays a role in both the system of…

Q: Describe the regulation of gastric emptying by chemical stimuli in the duodenum.

A: Ans. The stomach participates in virtually all the digestive activities with the exception of…

Q: The mucosal portion of the trachea is lined with what type of cells?

A: Answer: The mucosal portion of the trachea is lined by ciliated pseudostratified collumnar…

Q: What area of the pharynx is the inferior portion

A: Pharynx, a cone-shaped passage from the oral and nasal cavities in the head to the oesophagus and…

Q: Enumerate the events that take place during swallowing. B. Enumerate the three parts of the pharynx…

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Q: explains the absorption of the GLEEVEC detailed

A: Introduction: Gleevec also known as imatinib mesylate is a kinase inhibitor that inhibits protein…

Q: Nutrients are carried to the cells by * food ducts stomach cells blood vessels alveoli

A: The cells are the structural and functional units of the body that perform all the necessary work of…

Q: Explain the function of the mesentery, and describe the five individual mesenteries of the…

A: The peritoneum has two layers namely parietal peritoneum and visceral peritoneum meant to support…

Q: Why is breathing through the mouth impossible while swallowing a food?

A: Introduction: Breathing is the process of inhaling air into the lungs and then exhaling it out of…

Q: Which action can rescuers perform to potentially reduce the risk of gastric inflation?

A: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the emergency medical procedure used for a patient whose…

Q: Name the gastric cells that secrete hydrochloric acid.

A: Stomach is a part of the alimentary canal where large amount of food under goes digestion. It…

Q: Which part of the pharynx houses the palatine tonsils?

A: The correct option is Oropharynx

Q: Which of the following DOES NOT occur during the pharyngeal phase of swallowing? a) Soft palate…

A: There are three stages in swallowing: Oral stage Pharyngeal phase Esophageal stage

Q: Name the cartilaginous flap which closes the glottis to check the entry of food into it during…

A: The digestive system comprises of the mouth, salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small…

Q: When people with epiglottitis get streptococcus ,does it also get to the pharynx too because of the…

A: Group A streptococcal infection is the infection that is caused by the streptococcal bacteria. It…

Q: How does your body adapt surface area-to-volume ratios to help the exchange of gasses?

A: Gas exchange is the way toward retaining breathed in environmental oxygen particles into the…

Q: 1. Where do the mesonephric ducts empty? Discuss.

A: Answer 1: Mesonephric duct is present during the embryo development and forms the male internal…

Q: David suffered head trauma from an automobile accident and now has anosmia. A.Define anosmia. B.…

A: Trauma is a condition caused by distressed and unfortunate events that causes feeling of…

Q: Draw or describe the anatomical features of the respiratory tract.

A: Respiration is the process through which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between the…

Q: Locate the site of gas exchange into the body, protein absorption into the body and main pump in the…

A: The pig is a mammal belonging to the order Artiodactyla and the family Suidae, which is also known…

Q: Where do the mesonephric ducts empty?

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Q: Describe the structure of the mucosa that lines the respiratory tract and the structural changes…

A: The respiratory system plays a vital role in providing oxygen to body tissues for cellular…