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P68T

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The distal portion of the pharynx is the
 A) oropharynx.
  B) nasopharynx.
  C) laryngopharynx.
  D) None of the above

Question 2

The pharynx
 A) is a passageway for air going to the trachea.
  B) is a passageway for food and liquid going to the esophagus.
  C) ends at the inferior cricoid.
  D) bifurcates into the trachea and esophagus.
  E) All of the above



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

E



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