The Common Passageway Shared by the Respiratory and Digestive Systems

Question

The common passageway shared by the respiratory and digestive systems is the
A)larynx.
B)glottis.
C)vestibule.
D)pharynx.
E)trachea.

Accepted Answer

The pharynx is the common passageway shared by both the respiratory and digestive systems. It is a muscular tube that extends from the nasal cavity and mouth to the esophagus and larynx. It is responsible for guiding food and air to their respective locations.