Question

what is the pharynx......

Answer 1

pharynx a small funnel shaped chamber located behind the oral cavity communicates with both of our fathers and trachea which is called windpipe

Answer 2

Answer :-

The "Pharynx" is the organ which serves as a common passage for food and air.

Extra Information :-

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• Pharynx belongs to the group of organs that form the "Alimentary canal".

• Pharynx helps in both- swallowing of food, as well as inhaling and exhaling air.

Notes :-

☆Pharynx is further divided into the following organs :-

• Gullet
• Glottis
• Epiglottis

☆The "Gullet" is the aperture which allows food to enter into the "Oesophagus" (Food pipe).

☆The "Glottis" is the structure which allows air to enter into the "Trachea".

☆The "Epiglottis" is the structure which prevents the entry of food into the "Wind pipe" during swallowing food (mostly in mammals).