Which statement is false regarding the oropharynx?

A. It houses the paired palatine tonsils.
B. It extends from the soft palate to the level of the hyoid bone.
C. It is located posterior to the oral cavity.
D. It houses the pharyngeal tonsil.
E. It houses the lingual tonsils.


Answer: D

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