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The pharynx primarily secretes mucus, which is produced by its mucous glands. This mucus serves to lubricate and protect the lining of the pharynx, facilitating the passage of food and air. Additionally, the pharynx plays a role in immune defense by secreting antimicrobial substances that help to trap and neutralize pathogens.
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What part is the upper part of the respiratory system?
Pharynx
What is the common passageway for both respiration and digestion?
the throat. pharynx.
What parts of the respiratory system and digestive system overlap?
Pharynx
What are the differences in the frogs pharynx and the humans pharynx?
A frogs pharynx is twice the size of a humans
Explain how feeding and digestion occur in planarians?
A planarian is a non parasitic flatworm commonly found in ponds and rivers. Digestive enzymes are secreted from their mouth, then the pharynx moves the food to the gastrovascular cavity, where nutrients diffuse to the rest of the body.
What is the purposes of the pharynx?
The pharynx is the scientific term for the throat. The pharynx is a passageway from the mouth and nose to the esophagus and larynx.
What structure carries both food and air?
The pharynx carries both food and air. It is a passageway at the back of the oral and nasal cavities that leads to the esophagus (for food) and the trachea (for air).
What is the plural form of the word pharynx?
The plural form of the word "pharynx" is "pharynges."
What is the respiratory function of the pharynx?
The pharynx carries air from the nose and mouth to the trachea. The pharynx also has functions in the digestive system.
Where does the gullet and windpipe split?
They get separated in lower pharynx. That is laryngo-pharynx.
What structure serve as a passageway for both air and food?
Your Pharynx
Does the word pharynx have a singular or plural form?
The plural form of the noun pharynx is pharynges or pharynxes, both are accepted.
