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What are the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract mentioned in the text?
What are the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract mentioned in the text?
Olfaction, vocalization, and prevention of dust particles.
Where are the olfactory receptors responsible for olfactory sensation located?
Where are the olfactory receptors responsible for olfactory sensation located?
In the mucous membrane of the nostrils.
What role does the larynx play in the process of vocalization?
What role does the larynx play in the process of vocalization?
The larynx forms the speech apparatus and plays a major role in vocalization, also known as the sound box.
How are dust particles prevented from reaching the lungs in the respiratory tract?
How are dust particles prevented from reaching the lungs in the respiratory tract?
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Besides gaseous exchange, what other functions do the lungs serve in the body?
Besides gaseous exchange, what other functions do the lungs serve in the body?
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