Which of the following is the correct sequence for the passage of food after it is swallowed?
A) pharynx, larynx, esophagus, stomach
B) larynx, pharynx, esophagus, stomach
C) larynx, esophagus, pharynx, stomach
D) pharynx, esophagus, stomach
E) esophagus, pharynx, stomach

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After swallowing, food travels through the pharynx, which is the region behind the mouth and nasal cavity, then through the esophagus, which is a muscular tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach, and finally to the stomach, where digestion continues. Options A, B, C, and E have incorrect sequences.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Sequence for the Passage