What Is the Tube-Like Structure That Connects the Hypopharynx to the Stomach

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is the tube-like structure that connects the hypopharynx to the stomach?

• A) Esophagus
• B) Oropharynx
• C) Epiglottis
• D) Trachea

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