The Pharynx Transports Food into The

Question

The pharynx transports food into the
A)stomach.
B)esophagus.
C)larynx.
D)All apply.

Accepted Answer

The pharynx is a muscular tube located in the back of the throat that plays a key role in the digestive and respiratory systems. During swallowing, the pharynx contracts to move the ball of food from the mouth into the esophagus, which leads to the stomach. Therefore, the correct answer is B, as the esophagus is the correct destination for food transported by the pharynx. Neither the larynx nor the stomach are correct destinations for food transported by the pharynx.