Pharynx and Larynx


 
 
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Pharynx and Larynx

Pharynx: The nasal cavity leads into an organ called the pharynx. From the pharynx, air passes into a chamber called the larynx. The larynx produces sound and is also called the voice box. The opening of pharynx, into the larynx, is guarded by a valve called the epiglottis. This valve closes this opening when we take in the food; it keeps it open during breathing.

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Question : 1

Which of the following are correct ?

(a) The pharynx is a muscular tube that connects the oral and the nasal cavity.

(b) Pharynx is the part of throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity, and above the oesophagus (food pipe) and larynx(voice box).

(c) Larynx is the passage way for air between the pharynx above and trachea below.

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

The nasal cavity leads into an organ called the  ___________________ .

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

Which of the following are correct ?

(a) The pharynx is a muscular tube that connects the oral and the nasal cavity.

(b) From the pharynx, air passes into a chamber called the larynx.

(c) The larynx produces sound and is also called the voice box.

Right Option : D
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