Select the correct statement about the pharynx.
A) The palatine tonsils are embedded in the lateral walls of the nasopharynx.
B) The auditory tube drains into the nasopharynx.
C) The pharyngeal tonsil is located in the laryngopharynx.
D) The laryngopharynx blends posteriorly into the nasopharynx.

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The auditory tube, also known as the Eustachian tube, connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx, allowing for the equalization of pressure.

Select the Correct Statement About the Pharynx