The subdivisions of the pharynx include which of the following? 1. Nasopharynx 2. Oropharynx 3. Laryngopharynx

a. 2 and 3 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3


ANS: D
The pharynx is subdivided into the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and hypopharynx or laryngophar-ynx.

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