Identify the structure at the tip of the arrow in the figure shown
A) external nares
B) internal nares
C) nasopharynx
D) epiglottis
A
Explanation:
B) The internal nares (also called choanae) connect the posterior of the nasal cavity with the pharynx.
C) The nasopharynx is the area of the throat behind the nose.
D) The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage that covers the glottis during swallowing.
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