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The pharynx (or throat) is leads directly to the larynx inferiorly and the nasal cavity superiorly.
- The first part of the pharynx (nasopharynx) touches the soft palate.
- The second part of the pharynx (oropharynx) touches the palatine tonsil.
- The final part of the pharynx (laryngopharynx) touches the oesophagus.
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How is the mouth cavity connected to the rest of the body?
The oral cavity, or mouth, is connected the the rest of the digestive system via the pharynx.
Which body part does a flatworm first use to catch its prey?
pharynx
Is the nasal cavity connected to the mouth and pharynx?
Yes, the nasal cavity is connected to the mouth and pharynx. The nasopharynx is the portion of the pharynx behind the nose; it empties into the oropharynx, which is the portion of the pharynx behind the mouth.
Where in the body do air and food passages cross?
The Pharynx.
What is the uppermost part of pharynx?
Cartilage rings prevent it from collapsing
How is the mouth cavity connected to the rest of the body?
The oral cavity, or mouth, is connected the the rest of the digestive system via the pharynx.
What two body parts are connected by the eustachian tube?
the eustachian tube connects the pharynx to the middle ear
What part is the upper part of the respiratory system?
Pharynx
Which body part does a flatworm first use to catch its prey?
pharynx
Is your nose connected to your eyes?
The Oral and Nasal Cavities open into the Pharynx.
How does cigar smoking affect the pharynx and larynx?
Smoking anything affects the larynx and pharynx, along with the lungs and nearly every other part of your body.
Is pharynx part of the upper respiratory tract?
Yes they are. They are all connected by pesky tubes that can clog up at a moments notice and an infection in one can often end up as an infection in the other.
Is the nasal cavity connected to the mouth and pharynx?
Yes, the nasal cavity is connected to the mouth and pharynx. The nasopharynx is the portion of the pharynx behind the nose; it empties into the oropharynx, which is the portion of the pharynx behind the mouth.
What is the feeding sturcture of a planarian?
They have a mouth ventrally located in the middle of their body connected to a pharynx and a gastrvascular cavity. Their food is digested by enzymes and glides through their mouth and pharynx to the gastrovascular cavity which is somewhat a primitive stomach that delivers nutrients all over the body.
What two systems is the pharynx part of?
The pharynx is part of the respiratory system and the digestive system.
Is the pharynx part of the respiratory system?
Yes, the pharynx is part of both the respiratory and digestive systems.
What organ system includes the nasal cavity pharynx and larynx?
What is the name of the body system with the nasal cavity?Read more: What_is_the_name_of_the_body_system_with_the_nasal_cavity
