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The pharynx is only part of the respiratory system
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
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
The pharynx is not involved in the digestive system
False
The pharynx is part of which two body systems?
The pharynx is part of which two body systems?
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How many sections is the human pharynx conventionally divided into?
How many sections is the human pharynx conventionally divided into?
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What is the shape of the pharynx?
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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Test your knowledge about the human pharynx and its divisions with this quiz. Learn about its role in both the digestive and respiratory systems.