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Human body systems: Overview, anatomy, functions | Kenhub kenhub.com 6 facts
claimThe upper respiratory system is composed of the nasal cavity and the pharynx.
claimThe digestive system consists of a gastrointestinal tract (a tube comprising the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anal canal) and accessory digestive organs (tongue, salivary glands, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder) that assist with mechanical and chemical food breakdown.
claimThe upper respiratory system comprises the nasal cavity and pharynx, while the lower respiratory system comprises the larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and lungs.
claimThe human respiratory system is divided into the upper respiratory system, consisting of the nasal cavity and pharynx, and the lower respiratory system, consisting of the remaining organs.
claimThe respiratory system consists of the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and lungs (alveoli).
claimThe gastrointestinal tract consists of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anal canal.
List of systems of the human body - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
referenceThe respiratory system performs breathing and the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, utilizing the nose, mouth, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, and thoracic diaphragm.
The Basics of Anatomy and Physiology: A Beginner's Guide ausoma.org 1 fact
claimThe pharynx is located behind the nasal cavity and serves as a passageway for both air and food, connecting the nasal cavity and mouth to the larynx and esophagus.
7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections instituteofhumananatomy.com Nov 23, 2025 1 fact
referenceThe human respiratory system is divided into the upper respiratory tract (nose, mouth, pharynx, and larynx) and the lower respiratory tract (trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli).
Human body | Organs, Systems, Structure, Diagram, & Facts britannica.com 8 days ago 1 fact
claimThe human body, like all chordates, possesses a bilaterally symmetrical body characterized during development by a dorsal supporting rod (notochord), gill slits in the pharynx region, and a hollow dorsal nerve cord.