Which of the Following Roots Mean the Throat, the Pathway

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following roots mean the throat, the pathway used for both food and air?

• A) laryng/o
• B) palat/o
• C) pharyng/o
• D) tonsill/o
• E) trache/o

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