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Both food and air pass through the pharynx. Explain how these are channeled into the proper tubes so that the food goes into the stomach and the air goes to the lungs.

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biology

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  1. Food and air take turns entering the pharynx based on the body's breathing and digestive rhythm
  2. Food and air are separated by a valve in the esophagus
  3. The trachea has a filter mechanism that directs food to the stomach and air to the lungs
  4. A series of small cilia in the pharynx sorts food and air into their respective tubes
  5. The epiglottis closes the entrance to the trachea during breathing, ensuring air goes to the lungs and food to the stomach
  6. Food and air are channeled by distinct muscular contractions that guide them to the correct passages
  7. The esophagus expands to receive food while the trachea contracts to guide air
  8. The pharynx separates food and air based on their weight
  9. The larynx moves up so that the glottis is closed by the epiglottis during swallowing, directing food into the esophagus and air into the lungs.
  10. The lungs filter out food particles from the air

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stemez-Biology

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