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  • 13-09-2019
  • Medicine
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The more common name for the pharynx is the:
a. throat.
b. windpipe.
c. voice box.
d. nasal cavity.

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TenishaTon TenishaTon
  • 17-09-2019

Answer: Throat

Explanation:

The common name of pharynx is throat.This a ring like muscular tube that runs from the back of the nose and goes down to the neck.

It has three main sections: The nasopharynx, laryngopharynx and    oropharynx. The laryngopharynx is also called as hypophaynx.

The main function of throat is to provide a passage to the food, fluid and air entering the mouth.

hence, the correct answer is option A

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