On its way to the esophagus, food normally passes through the __________.
a. pharyngeal sphincter
b. lower esophageal sphincter
c. oropharynx and laryngopharynx
d. oropharynx and laryngopharynx, lower esophageal sphincter, and pharyngeal sphincter
Answer: c. oropharynx and laryngopharynx
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