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What is the tube that carries air and food into the body?
The pharynx, it serves as a passageway for both air and food.
What structure carries both food and air?
The pharynx carries both food and air. It is a passageway at the back of the oral and nasal cavities that leads to the esophagus (for food) and the trachea (for air).
Are laryngopharynx a common passage for food and air?
Yes, the laryngopharynx is a common passage for both food and air. It serves as the transition point where the respiratory and digestive systems intersect, allowing for the passage of air to the trachea and food to the esophagus.
Which conduit is best - PVC or MS conduit?
For underground conduit runs, PVC is by far the better of the two conduit systems.
Where in the body do air and food passages cross?
The air and food passages cross at the pharynx, which is the part of the throat located behind the mouth and nasal cavity. The pharynx serves as a common pathway for both air from the nasal cavity and food from the mouth before they continue on to separate pathways - air heading to the trachea and food to the esophagus.
