Which structure extends from the soft palate to the base of the tongue?

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The oropharynx is the part of the pharynx that extends from the soft palate to the base of the tongue, whereas the nasopharynx extends from the nasal cavity to the soft palate and the laryngopharynx extends from the epiglottis to the esophagus. The uvula is a small fleshy tissue that hangs from the soft palate, but it does not extend to the base of the tongue. Therefore, the correct answer is A) oropharynx.

Which Structure Extends from the Soft Palate to the Base