Match the term with the appropriate description,answer with the letter preceding the description.
-nasopharynx "Enter the letter of the correct description below"
A)the floor of the nasal cavity
B)superior portion of pharynx
C)a soft process that extends inferiorly from the posterior edge of the soft palate
D)the opening of the nasal cavity into the pharynx
E)external openings of the nasal cavity

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The nasopharynx is the superior portion of the pharynx, located behind the nasal cavity. It is separated from the oral cavity by the soft palate (choice C) and communicates with the nasal cavity through the choanae (choice D). The floor of the nasal cavity (choice A) and the external openings of the nasal cavity (choice E) are not part of the nasopharynx.

Match the Term with the Appropriate Description,answer with the Letter