Zoology-Respiratory Organs
NEET Zoology Respiratory Organs MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11
What structure prevents food from entering the larynx during swallowing?
A
Epiglottis
B
Trachea
C
Pharynx
D
Nasal chamber
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The epiglottis is a thin elastic cartilaginous flap that covers the glottis during swallowing, preventing food from entering the larynx, as described in the NCERT context.
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