EMBRYOLOGY
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which system shares the pharynx with the respiratory system?
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circulatory
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digestive
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excretory
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skeletal
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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 correct answer is option (c) pharynx. The pharynx is shared by the respiratory and digestive systems. This organ conducts food into the esophagus and the air into the larynx and trachea.
Detailed explanation-3: -Oropharynx The oropharynx is the middle portion of the pharynx, working with both the respiratory and digestive systems. It opens anteriorly in the mouth and extends from the soft palate to the hyoid.
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