If the esophagus and trachea were completely separate in humans, which of the following would not be needed?

Q: Describe why your trachea is rigid and your esophagus is soft?

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Q: If the esophagus and trachea were completely separated in humans, which of the following would not…

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

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Q: compares the structural features of esophagus (a tube posterior to the trachea), trachea and small…

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

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Q: This structure blocks the opening to the respiratory system duringswallowing.a. esophagus c.…

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Q: What is the purpose of the nasal passage? The nasal passage warms or cools air to body temperature…

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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: The interior of the respiratory tract is lined with a. a serosa. b. mesothelium. d.endothelium  c. a…

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Q: Which of these statements about the pharynx is true? a. It extends from the nasal and oral cavities…

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Q: What is the structure that protects the lungs? heart pleural membrane chest cavity diapragm

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Q: The pharynx phase during swallowing is __________________ and occurs when ___________ muscles…

A: The process by which the food is transported from mouth to stomach. Anatomically, swallowing is…

Q: The tube that connects the mouth to the stomach is the _____.   a)  trachea   b)  pancreas…

A: Digestion is the process by which the complex food materials are broken down into simple particles…

Q: True or false: eating a healthy diet is one of the ways we can care for our respiratory system?

A: Answer: Respiratory system involves the action of breathing in and out of gases (oxygen and carbon…

Q: Whereas bronchial refers to the airways in the lungs, brachial refers to the (a) back, (b) pharynx,…

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Q: Which statement is false? Chimpanzees have their vocal cords situated higher in the pharynx than in…

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Q: Why can a person not swallow food and talk at the same time?a. To swallow, the epiglottis must close…

A: Esophagus The esophagus or oesophagus, commonly known as the food pipe or gullet. The oesophagus is…

Q: Hepatic congestion and peripheral oedema happen due to what kind of  blood cannot enter the lungs…

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Q: which os these statement about the pharynx is true ? a. it extends from the nasal and oral cavities…

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Q: from, from Which organ is made up of air-carrying tubes and tiny sacs? The diaphragm The stomach The…

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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: 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: Our throat divides into two separate tubes: the windpipe and the gullet. What prevents food from…

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Q: What area of the pharynx is the inferior portion

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Q: Which of the following is essential for the proper functioning of the lungs optimal body temperature…

A: The main factor for proper lungs functioning is :  Diffusion of carbon dioxide from cells  we inhale…

Q: 46. Which of these statements about the pharynx is TRUE? Group of answer choices The nasopharynx is…

A: The pharynx is a hollow tube-like structure that connects the nasal cavity and oral cavity to the…

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

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Q: Why is oxygen important to blood and to the cells? 1) Oxygen helps the blood to clot. 2) Oxygen…

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Q: Pleural membranes surround the lungs. These membranes serve as the glue between the lungs and the…

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Q: What are "respiratory droplets"? Mucus generated in the nasal cavities that drips down the back of…

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Q: The choanae:     are the anatomical terms for nostrils.     can be found posterior to the nasal…

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Q: Read each sentence carefully and determine if the statement is a MYTH or a FACT.  1.   Oxygen is…

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

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

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Q: Which of the following is true regarding the trachea

A: One of the most vital systems in the body is the respiratory system. This system is responsible for…

Q: Fill in the blank:  A flexible flap of tissue called the ___________ reflexively closes over the…

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Q: Most water is lost daily via the? A. Skin B. Colon C. Kidneys D. Lungs

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Q: Why is blood that flows from the lungs to the heart bright red rather than dark red? 1) Oxygen…

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Q: the spaces provided. esophagus 8 2 3 10 - stomach 4 small intestine 5 12 Figure 8.2 Digestive system…

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Q: Why is breathing through your mouth not possible while you are swallowing your food?

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Q: Which following organ is not part of the gastrointestinal tract? a-Gall bladder b-Tongue…

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Q: why do oxygen levels decrease

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Q: If water entered the pig's nares, which opening in the oral cavity would it exit through? ( would it…

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Q: All mammals breathe through the lungs, as with mammals that live in the sea such as whales. How does…

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