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List the openings of the pharynx and tell where they lead?
The pharynx has three main openings: the nasal cavity, the oral cavity, and the larynx. The opening to the nasal cavity, called the choanae, leads to the nasal passages. The opening to the oral cavity, known as the oropharynx, connects to the mouth, while the opening to the larynx, called the laryngopharynx, leads to the trachea and esophagus for air and food passage, respectively.
What is it called when food enters the oral cavity?
The opening between the mouth and the esophagus is called the pharynx.
What does the oral cavity contain?
Everything in your mouth. Oral means from the mouth. Cavity means opening or hole.
What is the chamber between tongue and palate called?
This chamber is called the oral cavity. Actually the entire space that the tongue and teeth are in is the oral cavity.
What are the borders of the oral cavity?
The oral cavity is bordered by the lips, cheeks, tongue, palate, and oropharynx. It is the opening through which food enters the digestive system and air passes into the respiratory system.
What cavity contains the teeth and tongue?
The oral cavity contains the teeth and tongue. It is the opening through which food enters the body and where the process of digestion begins.
What is part of the oral cavity involved in breathing?
The oral cavity is involved in breathing through the pharynx, or throat, which connects the nasal cavity to the larynx and trachea. The opening and closing of the jaw also play a role in breathing by allowing for air intake and exhalation.
Does paramecium have a mouth?
Yes, paramecium has a well-defined opening called an oral groove that functions as its mouth. This oral groove is used to intake food particles and transfer them to the cell's oral cavity for digestion.
What is the Scientific name for teeth?
The "Wisdom teeth" are technically called the 3rd molars.
What is the broken down food from the oral cavity called?
chyme
What it is a oral cavity?
The oral cavity is another name for the mouth.
What is the name of the space found behind the oral cavity and above the laryngopharynx?
The oropharynx is the space behind the oral cavity and above the laryngopharynx.
