Question

select all that apply
the purposes of nonrespiratory movements of air include

□ clearing air passages
□ verbal communication
□ obtaining oxygen
□ expressing emotions
□ expelling carbon dioxide

Explanation:

• Clearing air passages: Non - respiratory movements like coughing help clear the airways.
• Verbal communication: Speech (a form of verbal communication) involves the movement of air in a non - respiratory way.
• Expressing emotions: Sounds related to emotions (e.g., laughing, crying) are non - respiratory air movements.
• Obtaining oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide are the main functions of the respiratory system (respiratory movements), not non - respiratory movements.

Answer:

clearing air passages, verbal communication, expressing emotions