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Food does pass through the pharynx before it goes into the esophagus and on to the stomach.
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What is the passage through which food and air both pass though?
pharynx
Why is it correct to say that the air and food passages cross in the pharynx?
Air must pass from the back to the front of the pharynx to enter the trachea and food must pass from the front to the back of the esophagus
Does the pharynx have both a digestive and respiratory functions?
Yes.The pharynx ,also known as the throat is the tube at the back of the nose and mouth whjich conducts air and food into the trachea and oesophagus respectively.. Thanks... BY: @Sh0ne Siw0n
What system is the pharynx larynx and trachea a part of?
The pharynx is the part of the throat through which both air and food pass, this means that is it part of both the respiratory and digestive system.
Does air flow through the esophagus?
No. the oesophagus controls acid reflux from the stomach and allows food to pass through. it had nothing to do with your wind pipe. =]
Which organ does food and air pass through?
The pharynx serves as a passageway for both food and air.
What is the main function of the pharynx?
The main function of the pharynx is to provide a passageway for the respiratory and digestive tracts. The pharynx is also referred to as the throat. It houses the tonsils, the uvula, epiglottis and is the entrance way to the esophagus. The pharynx or throat, allows common passageway for air into your lungs and food into your stomach. The pharynx has two roles. The upper part of the pharynx will only allow food to pass through, and the lower part of the pharynx allows air, fluids, and food to pass through.
Which process moves food through pharynx?
which process moves food through pharynx
What is the passage through which food and air both pass though?
pharynx
What organ is at the back of the mouth that can both air and water pass through?
The Pharynx is the organ found at the back of the mouth that food, water, and air can all pass through.
What organ do food pass through?
The Mouth, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, small intestine and large intestine
What Organ of respiratory system is also a passageway for food?
Pharynx-Air and food pass through the pharynx or throat on their way to the lungs and stomach, respectively. Two small masses of lymphatic tissue called tonsils are embedded in the mucous membrane of the pharynx.
A verb that means to push food through your pharynx?
Swallow
Why is it correct to say that the air and food passages cross in the pharynx?
Air must pass from the back to the front of the pharynx to enter the trachea and food must pass from the front to the back of the esophagus
What are the parts of the digestive tract through which food passes in an earthworm?
The food enters the pharynx, then through the esophagus, then acts as a passageway between the pharynx and the crop. Then it goes through the gizzard.
When air pass through your trachea it forces air into?
pharynx
Does the pharynx have both a digestive and respiratory functions?
Yes.The pharynx ,also known as the throat is the tube at the back of the nose and mouth whjich conducts air and food into the trachea and oesophagus respectively.. Thanks... BY: @Sh0ne Siw0n
