Zoology-Respiratory Organs
NEET Zoology Respiratory Organs MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which of the following statements about the human respiratory system is correct?
A
The larynx prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing.
B
The trachea is responsible for sound production during breathing.
C
The pharynx is the only passage for both air and food.
D
The diaphragm increases intra-pulmonary pressure during inspiration.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The larynx, as described, plays a crucial role in preventing food from entering the trachea by being covered by the epiglottis during swallowing. The other statements contain inaccuracies regarding the functions of the respiratory organs.
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