Pharynx and Larynx


 
 
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Pharynx and Larynx

Pharynx:

The pharynx is a muscular tube that connects the oral and the nasal cavity. It is the part of throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity, and above the oesophagus(food pipe) and larynx(voice box). It is found in vertebrates and invertebrates though its structure varies among the species. 

Larynx:

The larynx produces sound and is also called the voice box and glottis is an organ located in the interior of the neck.

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Question : 1

The nasal cavity leads into an organ called the  ___________________ .

Right Option : B
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Question : 2

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 : 3

Which of the following are correct ?

(a) The nasal cavity leads into an organ called the pharynx.

(b) The opening of pharynx, into the larynx, is guarded by a valve called the epiglottis.

 

Right Option : C
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