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Where does the upper respiratory tract begin?
Where does the upper respiratory tract begin?
- At the pharynx
- At the nose (correct)
- At the larynx
- At the trachea
What is the role of the pharynx in relation to the respiratory system?
What is the role of the pharynx in relation to the respiratory system?
- To produce digestive enzymes
- To transport oxygen to the lungs
- To regulate body temperature
- To act as a pathway for both air and food (correct)
What is the function of the nasal cavity in the respiratory process?
What is the function of the nasal cavity in the respiratory process?
- To filter, moisten, and warm air (correct)
- To produce oxygen
- To generate carbon monoxide
- To store carbon dioxide
Where are the vocal cords located?
Where are the vocal cords located?