Question

The main function of the pharynx is _______.

Answer 1

It is commonly referred to as the throat. The pharynx is part of both the digestive and respiratory systems. For the digestive system, its muscular walls function in the process of swallowing, and it serves as a pathway for the movement of food from the mouth to the esophagus

Answer 2

Answer: pharynx , ( Greek " thoat) cone shaped passing way leading from the oral and nasal cavities in the head to the esophagus and larynx.

Explanation: the pharynx chamber services both respirtory and digestive function.