Which of these statements about the pharynx is true?

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Question 1 of 5

Which of these statements about the pharynx is true?

A. It extends from the nasal and oral cavities superiorly to the esophagus anteriorly B. The oropharynx is continuous superiorly with the nasopharynx C. The nasopharynx is involved in digestion D. The laryngopharynx is composed partially of cartilage

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Which is not a salivary gland

A. parotid gland B. sublingual gland C. maxillary gland D. submandibular gland

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The functions occurring within the oral cavity include

A. analysis of material before swallowing and partial digestion of proteins and carbohydrates B. lubrication C. mechanical processing of food D. all of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Functions of the stomach include

A. mechanical breakdown of food B. storage of recently ingested food C. denaturation of proteins D. all of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

The portion of the small intestine that attaches to the large intestine is the

A. cecum B. ileum C. appendix D. duodenum

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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