Throat

The throat is a passageway connecting the back of the mouth and nose to the esophagus and to the trachea.[1] It is part of the human digestive system. It can sore and inflamed when one is affected by the common cold, and is among the first parts of the body to feel dry upon dehydration.

## See also[edit]

* larynx
* tonsils

## Notes[edit]

1. ↑ The Throat: A Profile of a Body Part