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Parts of pharynxDescription1. Nasopharynxi) It is the bottom part of the pharynx and it guides the food andair to pass through different passages.2. Oropharynxii) It is the upper part of the pharynx and is connectedto the nasal cavity.3. Laryngopharynxiii) It is the middle region of the pharynx and is connectedto the mouth.

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1-i, 2-ii, 3-iii
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1-ii, 2-iii, 3-i
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1-iii, 2-ii, 3-i
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1-ii, 2-i, 3-iii
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The correct option is B 1-ii, 2-iii, 3-i
The pharynx is a hollow structure lined with moist tissue. It receives air from the nasal passage and also receives air and food from the mouth.
The pharynx can be subdivided into 3 parts: nasopharynx, oropharynx and laryngopharynx.
Nasopharynx- It is the upper part of the pharynx and is connected to the nasal cavity.
Oropharynx-It is the middle region of the pharynx and is connected to the mouth.
Laryngopharynx- It is the bottom part of the pharynx and it guides the food and air to the oesophagus and the larynx, respectively.

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