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some say the vocal cords (glottis) or others say a line of cartilage.
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Is pharynx part of the upper respiratory tract?
Yes they are. They are all connected by pesky tubes that can clog up at a moments notice and an infection in one can often end up as an infection in the other.
What connects the upper and lower respiratory systems?
The trachea, also known as the windpipe, connects the upper respiratory system (nose and mouth) to the lower respiratory system (lungs). It allows air to flow from the top of the respiratory tract down to the lungs for gas exchange.
What path is taken by air when is trevels from nostrils to the lungs in human beings?
The path taken by air when it travels from nostrils to the lungs are as fallows...1.The Trachea (wind pipe)2.The two Bronchial tubes (one to each end)3.The Bronchi-oles, the lungs*Some sources include the larynx as part of the lower respiratory tract, whereas others include it in the upper respiratory tract [which also comprises the nasal cavity (nose) and the pharynx]*Between them, the upper and lower respiratory tracts make up the whole respiratory system. And the the air travels from nostrils to the lungs.
What is the definition of 'nasopharyngeal airway'?
Airway adjunct that is a plastic tube with a flange on the end passed through the nostrils into your airway, so you can be ventilated if you have stopped breathing and access is limited via the mouth, for example in facial trauma. The nasopharyngeal airway is used if there are complications to having a patent airway.
Where does the GI tract end?
The anus
What happenes when you swallow a water balloon?
Swallowing a water balloon could potentially obstruct your airway or digestive tract, leading to choking or bowel obstruction. It is important to seek medical attention immediately if this occurs.
What is a double-barrel colostomy?
This colostomy involves the creation of two separate stomas on the abdominal wall. The proximal (nearest) stoma is the functional end that is connected to the upper gastrointestinal tract and will drain stool. The distal stoma
What is bunging?
The large end of the pigs digestive tract
What is the end part of the digestive tract?
intestine
Where is the thermostat housing on a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
At the engine end of the upper radiator hose.At the engine end of the upper radiator hose.
When did Upper Canada end?
Upper Canada ended in 1841.
Which body system is the trachea or windpipe a major part of?
"Trachea" is the medical term for the windpipe. It is primarily the passage through which oxygenated air passes to the lungsand through which carbon dioxide is then expelled.At the lower end of the trachea lies the branch which forms the bronchi, which lead to the lungs.At the upper end of the trachea lies the larynx, more commonly known as the voice box.The epiglottis (literally "behind the tongue") is a small muscular flap which is synchronised with the back of the throat and the upper end of the oesophagus (the food pipe). Its action is to briefly seal the trachea while food is swallowed or during vomiting.Answer: Resperatory system
