The Pharynx is a muscular funnel (about 13cm long) that is divided into 3 parts; the nasopharynx, the oropharynx and the laryngopharynx. Air passing through the nasopharynx has to turn 90degrees downwards and any large particles (more than 10 micrometers) can't make the turn and crash into the wall of the nasopharynx and stick to the mucosa near the tonsil (well positioned to respond to airborne pathogens). The oropharynx is the area near the root of the tongue and ends just before the epiglottis (the flap that prevents food going into the lungs when swallowing). The laryngopharynx starts at the tip of the epiglottis and ends where the oesophagus begins (the tube that goes to the stomach). The nasopharynx passes only air, whereas the oropharynx and laryngopharnx pass air, food and drink.
Pharynx is just a fancy (i.e. medical) term for the throat. It is where your uvula is located. Your tonsils. Your epiglottis.
It is the passageway for food and water. It ensures that food or drink goes down the right "pipe"
the function of organs in the digestive system is to break down food
the function of organs in the digestive system is to break down food
the digestive system helps digest food and it is an ORGAN system
digestive system
The main function of the digestive system is to get the food and water you drink through your body.
The main function of the throat in the digestive system is to transport food from the mouth to the stomach.
Jellyfish have a simple digestive system. They have a digestive cavity with cells lining the wall that carry out the digestive function.
stomach
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appendix
the main function of bile in digestive system is that, it breaks down fat and cholesterol in food and helps in elimination of waste.
The function is to process the food in our body