The pharynx is a conduit for air and food. It is divided into three segments which contain lymphoid structures that play significant roles in protection and defense. Which segment of the pharynx contains the pharyngeal tonsils?

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The Nasopharynx contains the pharyngeal tonsils while oropharynx contains the palatine tonsils. The nasopharynx is exclusive for air passage. The oropharynx is the middle portion that serves as passageway for both food and air. The Laryngopharynx or Hypopharynx is the most inferior portion of the pharynx that also serves as passageway for both food and air.
You may use the diagram below as a visual reference for the location of the pharyngeal tonsils and other parts of the pharynx.
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The Pharynx Is a Conduit for Air and Food