The ________ is a tubelike structure that extends from the base of the skull to the esophagus, and serves both the respiratory tract and the digestive tract.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
pharynx
Serving both the respiratory and digestive tracts, the pharynx is a tubelike structure that extends from the base of the skull to the esophagus.
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