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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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Which body part does a flatworm first use to catch its prey?
A flatworm uses its muscular adhesive organs, called the pharynx, to catch and prey on its food. The pharynx helps the flatworm attach to its prey and consume it.
What is the nasal connected to?
The nasal cavity is connected to the pharynx, or throat, through the openings of the nostrils. Air passes through the nasal cavity and into the pharynx for further passage into the respiratory system.
Is the nasal cavity connected to the mouth and pharynx?
Yes, the nasal cavity is connected to the mouth and pharynx through openings known as the choanae. These structures allow for airflow and communication between the upper respiratory and digestive systems.
Why is pharynx so important to the body?
The pharynx is important to the body because it serves as a pathway for both air and food. It connects the nasal cavity and mouth to the larynx and esophagus, allowing for breathing and swallowing. The pharynx also plays a role in sound production and houses the tonsils, which are part of the immune system.
What is the uppermost part of pharynx?
Cartilage rings prevent it from collapsing
What part is the upper part of the respiratory system?
Pharynx
What two body parts are connected by the eustachian tube?
the eustachian tube connects the pharynx to the middle ear
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.
Which body part does a flatworm first use to catch its prey?
A flatworm uses its muscular adhesive organs, called the pharynx, to catch and prey on its food. The pharynx helps the flatworm attach to its prey and consume it.
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.
What is the nasal connected to?
The nasal cavity is connected to the pharynx, or throat, through the openings of the nostrils. Air passes through the nasal cavity and into the pharynx for further passage into the respiratory system.
Is the pharynx part of the respiratory system?
Yes, the pharynx is part of both the respiratory and digestive systems.
Is the nasal cavity connected to the mouth and pharynx?
Yes, the nasal cavity is connected to the mouth and pharynx through openings known as the choanae. These structures allow for airflow and communication between the upper respiratory and digestive systems.
Why is pharynx so important to the body?
The pharynx is important to the body because it serves as a pathway for both air and food. It connects the nasal cavity and mouth to the larynx and esophagus, allowing for breathing and swallowing. The pharynx also plays a role in sound production and houses the tonsils, which are part of the immune system.
What is the middle part of the pharynx?
The middle part of the pharynx is called as oropharynx. The upper part is called as nasopharynx. The lower part is called as larynopharynx. What you see after depressing the tongue is oropharynx.
