Which of These Is Not an Opening in the Pharynx

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of these is not an opening in the pharynx?

• A) Trachea
• B) Eustachian tube
• C) The fauces
• D) Esophagus

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RNA Synthesis

The process of synthesizing ribonucleic acid (RNA) from a DNA template, a critical step in gene expression and protein production.

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Cytoplasm

The material within a living cell, excluding the nucleus, that contains the organelles and facilitates cellular processes.

Nucleus

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