One of the main organs of the digestive tract, the pharynx is more commonly called the:
a. Throat.
b. Tongue.
c. Tummy.
d. Gut.
a.Throat.
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A) Absorbing through the small intestine into the blood stream and then on to the brain B) Directly contacting the brain by crossing the mucous membranes of the mouth and nose C) Fumes from the glue were absorbed through the mucous membranes of the eyes and then on to the brain D) Crossing from the lungs into the blood stream and then circulating to the brain
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