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Which system(s) is the pharynx part of?
Which system(s) is the pharynx part of?
- Digestive system
- Respiratory system
- Both digestive and respiratory systems (correct)
- Cardiovascular system
How many sections is the human pharynx conventionally divided into?
How many sections is the human pharynx conventionally divided into?
- Three (correct)
- One
- Two
- Four
What is the function of the pharynx?
What is the function of the pharynx?
- To transport air to the lungs (correct)
- To produce enzymes for digestion
- To filter impurities from the blood
- To transport food to the stomach
True or false: The pharynx is a passageway leading from the oral and nasal cavities to the oesophagus and larynx.
True or false: The pharynx is a passageway leading from the oral and nasal cavities to the oesophagus and larynx.
True or false: The pharynx is only part of the digestive system.
True or false: The pharynx is only part of the digestive system.
True or false: The human pharynx is conventionally divided into four sections.
True or false: The human pharynx is conventionally divided into four sections.
What are the three sections into which the human pharynx is conventionally divided?
What are the three sections into which the human pharynx is conventionally divided?
What systems is the pharynx part of?
What systems is the pharynx part of?
What is the function of the pharynx?
What is the function of the pharynx?
Study Notes
Pharynx
- The pharynx is a cone-shaped passageway that connects the oral and nasal cavities to the oesophagus and larynx.
- It is part of both the digestive system and the respiratory system.
Divisions of the Pharynx
- The human pharynx is divided into three sections:
- Nasopharynx
- Oropharynx
- Laryngopharynx
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Test your knowledge about the human pharynx and its divisions with this quiz. Learn about its role in both the digestive and respiratory systems.
