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

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The pharyngotympanic (auditory) tube drains into the nasopharynx, which connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx. A is incorrect as the pharyngeal tonsil is located in the nasopharynx, not the laryngopharynx. B is incorrect as the palatine tonsils are embedded in the lateral walls of the oropharynx, not the nasopharynx. C is incorrect as the laryngopharynx blends posteriorly into the larynx, not the nasopharynx.

Select the Correct Statement About the Pharynx