List the Major Functions of the Kidneys

question 83

Essay

List the major functions of the kidneys.

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Definitions:

Windpipe

Commonly known as the trachea, it's the tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi, providing air passage to the lungs.

Trachea

Also known as the windpipe, it is a large membranous tube reinforced by rings of cartilage, extending from the larynx to the bronchial tubes and conveying air to and from the lungs.

Primary Bronchi

The two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs, providing the passage for air to enter and leave the lungs.

Pharynx

The muscular tube that extends from the back of the nasal cavities and mouth down to the esophagus and larynx, serving both respiratory and digestive functions.