Question

Short note on Pharynx.

Answer 1

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1) Pharynx is a part of throat.
2) It is the common passage for food and air.
3) It lies two regions are common for both respiratory and digestive system.
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Answer 2

Hello friend! Thanks for asking question, here is the answer.

Pharynx: 1. The buccal cavity leads to Pharynx which is the meeting point of the digestive and respiratory systems.
2. The opening of the respiratory system in Pharynx is called glottis.
3. It is guarded by a cartilagenous flap called epiglottis which prevents entry of food into the respiratory system.
4. It closes during the swallowing action.
5. Pharynx passes the food towards the oesophagus.


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