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divided into 3 sections based upon...
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function
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3 sections of pharynx
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nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx
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pharynx is located behind/in front of nose
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behind nose and goes to larynx and esophagus
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section of pharynx that is only respiratory in function; is uppermost portion of pharynx; lying above soft palate
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nasopharynx
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auditory tubes =
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eustachian tubes
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adenoids =
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pharyngeal tonsils
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tonsils located in posterior wall of nasopharynx
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adenoids/ pharyngeal tonsils
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section of pharynx located in middle portion of pharynx;
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oropharynx
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tonsils located at back of side wall of oropharynx
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palatine tonsils
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tonsils located at base of tongue
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lingual tonsils
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which tonsils refer to "he had his tonsils out"
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palantine tonsils
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lowermost portion of pharynx
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laryngopharynx
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pharynx is common pathway for both...
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food and air
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pharynx connects the nasal and ... cavities to larynx
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oral
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term meaning pertaining to sense of hearing
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auditory
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tube connecting nasopharynx to middle ear
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eustachian
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respiratory and digestive system diverge at this section of pharynx
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laryngopharynx
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