Question

The portion of the pharynx that receives both air and food is the

Answer 1

Answer: The OROPHARYNX

Explanation: The pharynx (throat ) is a passageway about 12+14sm long,it extends from the posterior nares,and runs behind the mouth and the larynx to the level of the 6h thoracic vertebrae where it becomes the oesophagus.

The pharynx is divided into three parts, nasopharynx(1st portion), oropharynx(2nd portion) and 3rd portion)laryngopharynx.

The oral part of the pharynx lies behind the mouth extending from below the level of the soft palate at the level of the upper art of the body of the 3rd cervical vertebra.the lateral walls of the pharynx blend with the soft palate to form two folds in a collection of of lymphoid tissue called the palantine tonsils.

When swallowing,the soft palate and uvula are pushed upwards,sealing off the nasal cavity and preventing the entry of food and fluid.

The oropharynx receives both air from the nasopharynx and food and air from the mouth.

Answer 2

Answer:

oropharynx

Explanation:

The pharynx, which is sometimes referred to as the throat, is the cone-shaped muscular tube that links the oral and nasal cavity to the larynx and oesophagus. The pharynx, which serves as a passage for movement of food from the mouth to the esophagus and also as an airway, is divided into three parts, namely: the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx.

The oropharynx is the part that receives both air and food. It is the middle part of the pharynx (throat) found at the back of the soft palate of the mouth and also underneath the nasopharynx.