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What is the Common opening in back of throat?

The common opening in the back of the throat is the oropharynx, which serves as a passageway for both air and food. It connects the mouth to the esophagus and the larynx, allowing for the movement of air to the respiratory system and food to the digestive system. The oropharynx is also involved in the swallowing process and plays a role in speech. It contains important structures such as the tonsils, which help in immune defense.


What is the name of the opening between your throat and esophagus?

the pharynx


Is it gargle or gurgle?

These are two distinct words. To gargle is to rinse the throat by tilting the head back and bubbling a liquid in the throat by breathing out through the mouth. To gurgle means to make a bubbling sound by permitting a liquid to flow out of an opening.


What is the gullet opening?

A gullet opening is the opening of the second part of a frogs mouth. This is where this second opening begins.


What are red bumps on the back of the throat?

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What is function of the Glottis opening of a frog?

When studying animals it is important to know their individual anatomy. The glottis in a frog is located at the back of the throat. It is what helps to inflate the lungs with air.In the mouth


What is a red ring in the back of the throat called?

strep throat


What part of throat do you swab for a culture And why?

back of the throat and tonsils


Where is the glottis in your throat?

It is the opening between the vocal cords at the upper part of the larynx.


What is Frog in throat and white spots at back of throat?

Hi, I think white spots at the back of your throat is tonsilitis, but I am not sure of it. Don't know the answer to "frog in throat" I have heard of it, But not sure what it is. sorry x :)


What is the medical term meaning back of the throat?

The pharynx is the area at the back of the throat where the mouth (nasal cavity) and nasal cavity meet. The portion behind the nose is the nasopharynx, and the portion behind the mouth is the oropharynx.


What two things are trapped and swallowed at the back of the throat?

Dirt and bacteria are trapped and swallowed at the back of the throat by cilia cells.