ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
which of the following is part of both digestive and resperetory system?
A
larnyx
B
Pharnyx
C
Bronchi
D
diapgram
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pharynx (Throat) The pharynx, usually called the throat, is part of the respiratory system and digestive system. It carries air, food and fluid down from the nose and mouth.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pharynx is part of the digestive system as well as the respiratory system because it carries both food and air.

Detailed explanation-3: -The two sub-regions of the pharynx that are shared between the digestive system and respiratory system are the oropharynx and the laryngopharynx.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main organs that make up the digestive system (in order of their function) are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus. Helping them along the way are the pancreas, gall bladder and liver.

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