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The human respiratory system consists of various organs that work together to accomplish the vital task of bringing oxygen into the body. One organ listed is part of a system that helps with digestion rather than respiration. The organ that is incorrectly paired with a respiratory function is the

a. nose - filters and warms air
b. bronchi - moves air into the lungs
c. diaphragm - muscle that powers breathing
d. esophagus - moves air from the nose into the lungs

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D.) Esophagus. The esophagus carries food from the mouth down to the stomach.
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