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The function of respiration for life?
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the inhalation and exhalation of air into the lungs for the purposes of oxygen/carbon dioxide exchange to power the body.
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The function of respiration for speech?
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the exhaled airstream serves as the power supply for speech sound generation.
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Define the torso.
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The skeletal framework and muscular tissue housing the structures of respiration.
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What structure divides the torso into upper and lower cavities?
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the diaphragm
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What is the upper cavity of the torso called?
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The thorax.
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What is the lower cavity of the torso called?
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the abdomen
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what does the thorax contain?
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lungs and respiratory passageways (the respiratory system)
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what does the abdomen contain?
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digestive system.
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what is the chest wall system?
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the rib cage, abdomen, diaphragm.
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