14.2.2 - Pharynx
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of the pharynx?
💡 Hint: Think about what connects the nose to the throat.
Name the three sections of the pharynx.
💡 Hint: Recall the names in order from the top to the bottom.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary role of the pharynx in the respiratory system?
💡 Hint: Think about where air travels after entering the nose.
True or False: The pharynx consists of only one section.
💡 Hint: Remember the divisions we discussed in class.
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Challenge Problems
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How would an allergic reaction in the nasopharynx affect breathing, and what anatomical features might be involved?
💡 Hint: Consider how your own experience with allergies might relate.
Discuss how the three sections of the pharynx work together during swallowing.
💡 Hint: Think about the sequence of actions when swallowing.
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