Which of the following regions functions as part of both the digestive and respiratory systems?

A. nasal cavity.
B. nasopharynx.
C. oropharynx.
D. larynx.
E. laryngopharyx.


Answer; C. oropharynx.

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A. ?1.68°C B. ?1.12°C C. ?2.24°C D. ?0.56°C

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The cortex of the long bone's diaphysis is made of ________.

A. spongy bone B. dense regular connective tissue C. articular cartilage D. marrow E. compact bone

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