Which portion of the pharynx is found near the entrance of the esophagus?

A) oropharynx
B) laryngopharynx
C) nasopharynx
D) none of the above

Pharynx

A muscular tube that serves as a pathway for both air (to the larynx) and food (to the esophagus), playing a role in the respiratory and digestive systems.

Oropharynx

The part of the throat at the back of the mouth behind the oral cavity, including the tonsils.

Laryngopharynx

The lower part of the pharynx just below the oral and nasal cavities, serving as a pathway for food from the mouth and air from the nose.