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The short tube leading from the nose is

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Pharynx
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Bronchi
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Trachea
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Alveoli
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Solution

The correct option is A Pharynx
  • The pharynx, or throat, is the passageway leading from the mouth and nose to the oesophagus and larynx.
  • The pharynx permits the passage of swallowed solids and liquids into the oesophagus, and conducts air to and from the trachea, or windpipe, during respiration.
  • Hence, The short tube leading from the nose is pharynx.
So, the correct answer is 'pharynx'

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