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Sonbull [250]
3 years ago
10

3 facts about a pharynx

Biology
2 answers:
velikii [3]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

See Below

Explanation:

Fact One: The word “Pharynx” is derived from the Greek words “Pharunx” or “Pharung”.

Fact Two: The respiratory function of pharynx is to send the inhaled air to the wind pipe or trachea.

Fact Three: It is an organ which is found in both vertebrates and non-vertebrates. The structure may vary from species to species.

- Mordancy

Alexus [3.1K]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

1. Buccal cavity (oral cavity) and the nasal passage opens into Pharynx. Pharynx opens into esophagus of the digestive system and opens into larynx of the respiratory system.

2. It is an organ which is found in both vertebrates and non-vertebrates. However, the structure may vary from species to species.

3. The word “Pharynx” is derived from the Greek words “Pharunx” or “Pharung”. Its plural form is pharynges.

Explanation:

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