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Which one of the following parts of the pharynx is the continuation of the internal nares?

Options

  1. ALaryngopharynx.
  2. BOropharynx.
  3. CNasopharynx.
  4. DEpiglottis.

Correct answer

C. Nasopharynx.

Step-by-step solution

The nasal cavity extends posteriorly and opens into the pharynx through the internal nares. The pharynx is anatomically divided into three regions: the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx. The nasopharynx is the superior portion of the pharynx, located immediately posterior to the nasal cavity. It serves as the direct continuation of the internal nares and acts as a passageway for air. The oropharynx lies posterior to the oral cavity, and the laryngopharynx is the inferior part, located posterior to the lar

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