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The human respiratory system consists of various organs that work together to accomplish the vital task of bringing oxygen into the body. One organ listed is part of a system that helps with digestion rather than respiration. The organ that is incorrectly paired with a respiratory function is the
A) nose - filters and warms air
B) diaphragm - muscle that powers breathing
C) esophagus - moves air from the nose into the lungs

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Answer:

C) esophagus - moves air from the nose into the lungs

Explanation:

The oesophagus is a muscular tube with a sphincter valve at each end. Its main function is to transport food and fluid, after being swallowed, from the mouth to the stomach.This is propelled from the pharynx into the oesophagus, and towards the stomach in a peristaltic waves. The peristalsis also pushes food along the alimentary canal

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