THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

RECTUM AND ANUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The pharynx is divided into three portions, the nasopharynx, the oropharynx, and the ____
A
tracheopharynx
B
bronchopharynx
C
laryngopharynx
D
rhinopharynx
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Regionally, the pharynx divides into three parts which are from superior to inferior:-the nasal pharynx, located behind the posterior nasal apertures (choanae), the oral pharynx, located behind the opening of the oral cavity, and the laryngeal pharynx, located behind the inlet (opening) of the larynx.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pharynx consists of three parts I.e. nasopharynx, laryngopharynx, and oropharynx. Nasopharynx is a continuity of nasal cavity and it helps in conditioning of the inspired air. Oropharynx helps in both voluntary or involuntary action of swallowing. Laryngopharynx helps in speech and formation of voice.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are three main divisions of the pharynx: the oral pharynx, the nasal pharynx, and the laryngeal pharynx. The latter two are airways, whereas the oral pharynx is shared by both the respiratory and digestive tracts.

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