NEET Biology question

Biology Breathing and Exchange of Gases NEET

In man even though both air and food go through the pharynx, food does not normally enter the windpipe because during swallowing of food

(A)the epiglottis coversCorrect
(B)sphincter of Oddi the glottis closes the hepatopancreatic duct
(C)pyloric sphincter
(D)none of these. covers the opening of stomach into the duodenum

Answer: (A)

Solution

A cartilaginous flap called epiglottis prevents the entry of food into the glottis, opening of the windpipe. The correct option is (a).

Question ID VK-115016