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What is the tube-like passage way fro both food and air

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The pharynx is a tubelike passageway used by food, liquid, and air; lower end has a tissue flap called the epiglottis, to prevent food or liquid from entering the airway. 2.Air passes through the larynx, which contains the vocal cords used to speak.
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