EMBRYOLOGY
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The respiratory system includes all of the following structures except for the ____
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Pharynx
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Larynx
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Trachea
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Esophagus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The esophagus is not a structure of the respiratory system. This is consistent with answer choice “a". Instead, this is a structure of the gastrointestinal tract which allows food to travel from the mouth to the hollow organ named the stomach.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The uvula is the structure that is present above the throat as a hanging extension. This structure is primarily involved in the digestive system, where it helps in swallowing. It also helps in the prevention of food movement in the airways.
Detailed explanation-3: -The respiratory system includes the nose, mouth, throat, voice box, windpipe, lungs, and diaphragm.
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