Which of the Following is a Passageway for Both Air

Question

Which of the following is a passageway for both air and food?
A) trachea
B) larynx
C) pharynx
D) bronchus
E) esophagus

Accepted Answer

The pharynx is a passageway for both air (leading to the trachea) and food (leading to the esophagus). The trachea (A) is only for air, the larynx (B) is mainly for air but also plays a role in sound production, the bronchi (D) are only for air, and the esophagus (E) is only for food.