The upper section of the pharynx is called the:
A)oropharynx.
B)nasopharynx.
C)laryngopharynx.
D)hypopharynx.

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The upper section of the pharynx is called the nasopharynx, as it is located behind the nasal cavity. The oropharynx is the middle section and is located behind the mouth, while the laryngopharynx (also known as the hypopharynx) is the lowermost section and is located behind the larynx.

The Upper Section of the Pharynx Is Called The