Differentiate between the following:
Pharynx and Larynx

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The pharynx is a tube-like structure that is responsible for the connection of the larynx and oesophagus.
The larynx is a tube-like structure that produces sound.
Pharynx Larynx
1. The pharynx is a narrow tubular part that connects the nasal cavities to the larynx and oesophagus. 1. Larynx is a thin-walled tubular structure present in the neck region which is known as the voice box.
2. It serves as a common passage through which food and air pass. 2. It is lined by two pairs of vocal cords that produce sound.

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Which is the correct sequence of air passage during inhalation?

(a) $N o s t r i l s \to l a r y n x \to p h a r y n x \to t r a c h e a \to l u n g s$
(b) $N a s a l p a s s a g e \to t r a c h e a \to p h a r y n x \to l a r y n x \to a l v e o l i$
(c) $L a r y n x \to n o s t r i l s \to p h a r y n x \to l u n g s$
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Pharynx	Larynx
1. The pharynx is a narrow tubular part that connects the nasal cavities to the larynx and oesophagus.	1. Larynx is a thin-walled tubular structure present in the neck region which is known as the voice box.
2. It serves as a common passage through which food and air pass.	2. It is lined by two pairs of vocal cords that produce sound.

Differentiate between the following:Pharynx and Larynx

Differentiate between the following:
Pharynx and Larynx