2nd station - Pharynx

Question 1

What types of digestions do the pharynx contain?

Answer 1

No digestion here

Question 2

What is the pharynx?

Answer 2

1. Back of the buccal cavity

2. Junction of the digestive and respiratory passage

Question 3

What is the function of epiglottis?

Answer 3

1. Covers the entrance to trachea

2. Prevents food from going down into the respiratory tract