Respiratory System: Upper Airway Anatomy

To protect the lungs from debris

To assist in vocal chord vibration

To warm and humidify incoming air (correct)

To exchange gases

Trachea

Bronchial tree

Alveoli (correct)

Pharynx

To produce mucus for protection

To filter out pathogens from the air

To push mucus and debris towards the throat (correct)

To slow down cold air for warming

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<p>To move air in and out of the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To form a thin barrier for gas diffusion</p> Signup and view all the answers