Respiratory - Half Head Anatomy

Question 1

3 Sections of Pharynx

Answer 1

1. Nasopharynx
2. Oropharynx
3. Laryngopharynx

Question 2

Nasopharynx

Answer 2

• Made up of pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelial tissue.
• Should only be in contact with air.

Question 3

Oropharynx

Answer 3

• Made up of stratified squamous epithelial tissue.

- Should be in contact with food, fluids & air.

Question 4

Laryngopharynx

Answer 4

• Made up of stratified squamous epithelial tissue.

- Should be in contact with food, fluids & air.