Anatomy of the Pharynx
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What is the primary function of the pharyngeal cavity?

  • Production of hormones
  • Regulation of body temperature
  • Storage of nutrients
  • Common pathway for air and food (correct)
  • At which level of the vertebra does the pharynx become continuous with the esophagus?

  • C8
  • C3
  • C5
  • C6 (correct)
  • What is the name of the opening that connects the oral cavity to the oropharynx?

  • Oropharyngeal isthmus (correct)
  • Pharyngeal aperture
  • Laryngeal inlet
  • Nasal choanae
  • What is the name of the tubes that open into the lateral walls of the nasopharynx?

    <p>Pharyngotympanic tubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the functions of the tonsils located on the deep surface of the pharyngeal walls?

    <p>Defence functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the pharynx?

    <p>A musculofascial half-cylinder tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the pharyngeal tonsil in the nasopharynx?

    <p>Filtering lymphoid tissue from the mucosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the enlargement of the pharyngeal tonsil?

    <p>Adenoids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following muscles is NOT a part of the pharynx wall?

    <p>Masseter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve is responsible for the majority of motor and sensory innervation of the pharynx?

    <p>Vagus nerve [X]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of arterial blood supply to the pharynx?

    <p>External carotid artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the tube that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx?

    <p>Pharyngotympanic tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

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