The Part of the Pharynx Directly Adjacent to the Oral

question 133

Short Answer

The part of the pharynx directly adjacent to the oral cavity is the ____________________.

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing sensory information and controlling bodily functions.

Interneurons

Specialized neurons that act as the middle link, connecting sensory and motor neurons in the nervous system.

Synapses

The junctions between neurons where nerve impulses are transmitted from one neuron to another through chemical or electrical signals.

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses.