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The pharynx is only part of the respiratory system
False
The human pharynx is divided into four sections: the nasopharynx, the oropharynx, the laryngopharynx, and the hypopharynx
False
The pharynx is not involved in the digestive system
False
The pharynx is part of which two body systems?
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How many sections is the human pharynx conventionally divided into?
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What is the shape of the pharynx?
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Study Notes
Pharynx Structure
- The pharynx is a cone-shaped passageway that connects the oral and nasal cavities to the oesophagus and larynx.
Pharynx Function
- The pharynx is part of both the digestive system and the respiratory system.
Pharynx Sections
- The human pharynx is divided into three sections:
- Nasopharynx
- Oropharynx
- Laryngopharynx
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Description
Test your knowledge about the human pharynx and its divisions with this quiz. Learn about its role in both the digestive and respiratory systems.
