Zoology-Respiratory Organs
NEET Zoology Respiratory Organs MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 11
What structure serves as a common passage for food and air in the human respiratory system?
A
Pharynx
B
Trachea
C
Larynx
D
Bronchi
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The pharynx is described as the common passage for both food and air, connecting the nasal chamber to the larynx, as stated in the NCERT context.
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