What is the Main Job of the Pharynx

Question

What is the main job of the pharynx?
A)propulsion
B)mechanical digestion
C)absorption
D)secretion

Accepted Answer

The main job of the pharynx is propulsion, as it serves as a passageway for food and liquids to move from the mouth to the esophagus and for air to move from the nose and mouth to the larynx and trachea.