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What is the likely phylogenetic explanation for the crossing pathways of food and air in humans?
 
  a. A connection between the two previously separated pathways evolved to allow for an alterna-tive air intake in case of a stuffy nose.
  b. Lungs evolved from pouches in the digestive system.
  c. Access to odor receptors in the nose allowed for assessing food quality before swallowing.
  d. A connection between both pathways allowed for a more efficient swallowing mechanism.
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