The ______ provide(s)a common passageway for both food and air.
A) bronchioles
B) trachea
C) pharynx
D) alveoli

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The pharynx is a portion of the respiratory and digestive systems and is responsible for providing a common passageway for both food and air. The bronchioles and alveoli are part of the respiratory system and are responsible for gas exchange, while the trachea is the passageway that connects the pharynx to the bronchi. Therefore, the best choice in this scenario is C, the pharynx.

The ______ Provide(s)a Common Passageway for Both Food and Air