The portion of the pharynx that extends from the internal nares to the level of the uvula is the ________.

A) glottis
B) nasopharynx
C) oropharynx
D) laryngopharynx
E) glottopharynx

Nasopharynx

The upper part of the throat that connects the nasal cavities to the throat, playing a crucial role in respiration and vocalization.

Uvula

The fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate that hangs above the throat, playing a role in speech and swallowing.