THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

RECTUM AND ANUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which system shares the pharynx with the respiratory system?
A
circulatory
B
digestive
C
excretory
D
skeletal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pharynx (Throat) The pharynx, usually called the throat, is part of the respiratory system and digestive system.

Detailed explanation-2: -The respiratory and the digestive systems share the region of the mouth and upper throat, where air, fluids, and solids can be mixed. This region is known as the pharynx, and is the correct answer.

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 pharynx is a space shared by the respiratory system and the digestive tract. It is divided into three areas: the nasopharynx, the oropharynx, and the hypopharynx.

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