NEET Zoology Respiratory Organs MCQ Question
Which combination of statements correctly describes the structure and function of the human respiratory organs?
The larynx serves as the sound box, the trachea divides into primary bronchi, and the epiglottis prevents food entry into the larynx.
The nasal chamber filters air, the trachea does not divide, and the pharynx is only for food passage.
The primary bronchi lead directly to the alveoli, the larynx is only for sound production, and the epiglottis is a non-functional structure.
The trachea is a flexible structure, the epiglottis allows air but not food, and the nasal passage is primarily for olfaction.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement A correctly identifies the functions of the larynx, trachea, and epiglottis as described in the NCERT context. The larynx is indeed involved in sound production, the trachea divides into primary bronchi, and the epiglottis functions to prevent food from entering the larynx.
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