Multiple Choice
Which statement is NOT true of the pharynx?
A) The nasopharynx is a passageway only for air.
B) The tonsils are lymphatic tissue that destroy pathogens in incoming air or food.
C) During swallowing,the nasopharynx is covered by the epiglottis.
D) The laryngopharynx opens into the larynx and the esophagus.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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