Which of the Following Regions of the Pharynx is Correctly

Question

Which of the following regions of the pharynx is correctly described?
A) oropharynx-the area behind the mouth
B) nasopharynx-area where the pharynx divides into the larynx and esophagus
C) laryngopharynx-area behind the nose

Accepted Answer

The oropharynx is the region of the pharynx behind the mouth, which includes the back of the tongue, soft palate, tonsils, and pharyngeal wall. The nasopharynx is the upper part of the pharynx that lies behind the nasal cavity, while the laryngopharynx is the lower part of the pharynx that lies inferior to the epiglottis and opens into both the esophagus and larynx.