Which of the following are functions of the upper respiratory system?

The upper respiratory system conducts air through the nose and pharynx toward the larynx, so moving air down to the larynx is one of its functions. It also filters the air by trapping impurities in mucus and nasal hairs. Oxygen diffusion occurs mainly in the alveoli of the lower respiratory system, while carbon dioxide is produced by cells during metabolism.

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