Which statement is NOT true of the pharynx?
A)The nasopharynx is a passageway only for air.
B)The tonsils are lymphatic tissue that destroy pathogens in incoming air or food.
C)During swallowing,the nasopharynx is covered by the epiglottis.
D)The laryngopharynx opens into the larynx and the esophagus.

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During swallowing, the nasopharynx is actually covered by the soft palate, not the epiglottis. The epiglottis is responsible for covering the larynx during swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the airway.

Which Statement Is NOT True of the Pharynx