6. Allows for both food and air to pass through. a. Esophagus b. Larynx c. Pharynx d. Epiglottis
The two openings of the airway (the nasal cavity and the mouth) meet at the pharynx (FAR-inks), or throat, at the back of the nose and mouth. The pharynx is part of the digestive system as well as the respiratory system because it carries both food and air.
