Question

What is pharnyx? purpose of it?

Answer 1

It is commonly referred to as the throat. The pharynx is part of both the digestive and respiratory systems. 

Answer 2

Pharynx is a common passageway for food and air. It opens into the oesophagus (which leads to the stomach) and trachea (which leads to the lungs). Pharynx plays an important role. It receives air from nasal cavity and food, water, etc. from oral cavity.