The Pharynx.
A frog's pharynx is part of its throat that serves as a passageway for both food and air. It helps in swallowing food by pushing it towards the esophagus. The pharynx also plays a role in vocalizations and sound production in frogs.
In a frog, the Eustachian tubes connect the middle ear (tympanic membrane) to the mouth cavity, allowing for equalization of pressure on both sides of the eardrum.
The pharynx in an earthworm is typically found in segments 1-6, located behind the mouth. It functions to suck in soil and organic matter for digestion.
An insect's pharynx works by contracting muscles to help push food downwards toward the esophagus. The pharynx also helps regulate the flow of air during respiration by controlling the opening and closing of the respiratory system. Insects have a tube-like structure that extends from the pharynx to the gut, allowing for both food and air to pass through.
Another name for throat is pharynx I think....
Another name for the laryngeal pharynx is the hypopharynx. It is located in the lower part of the throat, below the oropharynx.
Another name for the throat is the PHARYNX
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Throat
Another name for the throat is the PHARYNX
In vertebrate anatomy, the throat (Latin gula) is the anterior part of the neck, in front of the vertebral column. It consists of the pharynx and larynx. An important feature of the throat is the epiglottis, a flap which separates the esophagus.
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Another name for our throat is the pharynx. It connects the nasal cavity and mouth to the esophagus and larynx.
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