Oral Cavity and throat labelling+function

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soft palate (velum)- swallowing, speech sounds, separating oral and nasal cavities

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nasopharynx- passageway that connects nasal cavity and oropharynx

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hard palate- structural barrier between oral and nasal cavities, essential roles in feeding

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oral cavity- where food goes in when eaten, where air come in/out

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tonsil- help fight infection and disease

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tongue- muscular organ involved in taste, swallowing, speech and food manipulation

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oropharynx- passageway for air and food when swallowing and breathing, connects oral cavity to the laryngopharynx and plays a role in vocalisation

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lingual tonsil- defense mechanism against harmful pathogens

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epiglottis- prevents food and liquids from entering the airway during swallowing

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hyoid bone- supports tongue, facilitates speech, helps swallowing and breathing, prevents choking

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laryngopharynx- passageway for air and food, plays role in speech as its connected to the larynx

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oesophagus- transport food and liquids from the throat to the stomach

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trachea- windpipe, main passagway for air to travel to and from lungs

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uvula- secrets saliva, plays role in articulating speech sounds, assists in swallowing process

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nasal cavity- olfaction and protecting the respiratory system by filtering and warming air 

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vocal chords-essential for sound production, breathing and protecting the airways

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mandible- lower jaw bone, plays a role in chewing, speaking and supporting facial structure