which structure has functions in both the respiratory system and the digestive system?
Oropharynx - is the second/middle portion of the pharynx, where the pharynx meets the oesophagus. It serves both a respiratory and digestive function as both air and food pass through this region of the pharynx. Laryngopahrynx - is the third/lowermost portion of the pharynx, where the pharynx meets the larynx. It too serves both respiratory and digestive functions as both air and food pass through it. <b><i>Yes</i></b>. The pharynx is divided into 3 parts:<br /><br /><b>Nasopharynx</b> - the first/uppermost portion of the pharynx, where the pharynx meets the nasal cavity.