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What is the function of the pharynx?

  1. Connection to the ears

  2. Passage to the stomach and lungs

  3. Production of digestive enzymes

  4. Filtering of blood

The correct answer is: Passage to the stomach and lungs

The pharynx is a muscular tube that connects the nasal and oral cavities to the esophagus and the trachea. It serves as a passage for air and food, helping to transport them to their respective structures within the body. A The pharynx does not have any direct connection to the ears, as it is located in the throat. B: This is the correct answer - the pharynx serves as a passage to the stomach and lungs. C: The pharynx does not produce any digestive enzymes. D: The pharynx is not involved in filtering blood, as it is part of the respiratory and digestive systems.