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Anatomy of the Upper Respiratory System

Question 8 • Anatomy & Physiology B

The pharynx is also called the nasal cavitylarynxthroatlungs.

Answer
A
nasal cavity
B
larynx
C
throat
D
lungs

Explanation

The pharynx is the passageway behind the nose and mouth that connects them to the rest of the respiratory and digestive tracts. It is commonly called the throat, so “throat” is the correct choice; the larynx is a separate structure farther down the airway.

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