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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Respiratory System

Question 1 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology B

Where is the upper respiratory system located?

Answer
A
in the nasal cavity
B
inside the thorax
C
outside the thorax
D
below the pharynx

Explanation

The upper respiratory system is located above the chest cavity, or thorax. It includes structures such as the nasal cavity and pharynx, which are outside the thorax. Therefore, “outside the thorax” is the best answer; the nasal cavity is only one part of the system.

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