Homework Help: Biology

Posted by Lena on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 8:21pm.

Does the pharynx seperate the esophogus from the trachea? What's the purpose of the pharynx? If the epiglottis blocks food from going down the trachea then whats the function of the pharynx?

Biology - Writeacher, Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 8:27pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharynx

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