Which statement is NOT true of the pharynx?
A)The nasopharynx is a passageway only for air.
B)The tonsils are lymphatic tissue that destroys pathogens in incoming air or food.
C)During swallowing, the nasopharynx is covered by the epiglottis.
D)The laryngopharynx opens into the larynx and the esophagus.

Question

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During swallowing, the nasopharynx is covered by the soft palate, not the epiglottis. The epiglottis covers the opening to the trachea during swallowing to prevent food or liquid from entering the lungs.

Which Statement Is NOT True of the Pharynx