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What are the five functions of the respiratory system?
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1Gas exchange, 2regulation of blood pH, 3Voice production, 4Olfaction, 5Protection.
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The respiratory system consists of...
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external nose, the nasal cavity, the pharynx, the larynx, the trachea, the bronchi, and the lungs.
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What is the nasus?
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external nose and navel cavity.
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What is the meatus?
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the passageways between the conchae.
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What are the five functions of the nasal cavity?
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1.) Passageway for air, 2.) cleans the air, 3.) humidifies and warms the air, 4.)contains the olfactory epithelium, 5.) chambers for speech.
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The Pharynx is the common opening of both....
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digestive and respiratory system
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What are the three parts of the Pharynx?
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nasopharynx, the oropharynx, and the laryngopharynx.
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