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9 / 58  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.

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Source:  OpenStax, Anatomy & Physiology. OpenStax CNX. Feb 04, 2016 Download for free at http://legacy.cnx.org/content/col11496/1.8
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