Which region of the GI track receives a bolus from oral cavity and passes it into the esophagus?
A) oropharynx
B) laryngopharynx
C) nasopharynx
D) oropharynx and laryngopharynx are correct
E) oropharynx and nasopharynx are correct

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The oropharynx and laryngopharynx are parts of the pharynx involved in the digestive process, receiving a bolus from the oral cavity and passing it into the esophagus. The nasopharynx is primarily involved in respiration and not in the passage of food.

Which Region of the GI Track Receives a Bolus from Oral