The nasopharynx is the - part of the pharynx (throat) and is part of both the respiratory and - systems.

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Structures in the Nasopharynx:
• Pharyngeal —— (adenoids):腺样体 Lymphoid tissue involved in —— response.
• Torus tubarius: A cartilaginous elevation surrounding the opening of the Eustachian tube.
• Salpingopharyngeal fold: A fold of tissue that extends —— from the torus tubarius, containing the salpingopharyngeus muscle, which helps open the Eustachian tube during swallowing.
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Function of the nasopharynx
• Conducts air from the nasal cavity to the ——— and ———.
• The Eustachian tubes help balance pressure in the middle ear.
• The pharyngeal tonsils help detect and respond to airborne ———.
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Adenoid hypertrophy (enlarged adenoids) can obstruct the airway and cause breathing difficulties, sleep ———, and —— infections.
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The ——— and ——— are supported by C-shaped rings of hyaline cartilage.
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The rings are open at the ———, facing the esophagus, and connected by the trachealis muscle.
This muscle allows for flexibility and ———- during coughing or swallowing.
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Trachea rings keep the airway open during ———- and ———
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