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What is the function of the oesophagus?
What is the function of the oesophagus?
- Carries food to the stomach (correct)
- Produces digestive enzymes
- Carries air to the lungs
- Filters toxins from the blood
Where does the trachea carry air to?
Where does the trachea carry air to?
- Intestines
- Lungs (correct)
- Stomach
- Brain
What is the role of the pharynx in the respiratory system?
What is the role of the pharynx in the respiratory system?
- Site of gas exchange
- Passage for both food and air (correct)
- Production of red blood cells
- Storage of excess air