Which of the Following Is True

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

• A) The oropharynx contains the pharyngeal tonsils.
• B) The nasopharynx leads to the oropharynx, which leads to the laryngopharynx.
• C) The laryngopharynx grasps food and moves it toward the esophagus.
• D) The oropharynx connects with the submandibular gland to promote salivation and swallowing.

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Long-term medical conditions that are generally progressive and affect an individual's overall health and quality of life, necessitating ongoing management and care.

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