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BiologyBreathing and Exchange of GasesHuman Respiratory SystemEasy2 minPYQ_2026
BiologyEasysingle choice
Entry of food into trachea is prevented by ___________.
Options:
Answer:
B
Solution:
The epiglottis is a cartilaginous flap that covers the glottis during swallowing.
This mechanism prevents the entry of food into the trachea (windpipe) and directs it into the esophagus.
The gullet is the opening of the esophagus, the glottis is the opening of the trachea, and the iter is a canal in the brain.
Answer: epiglottis
Stream:MHT_CET_MEDICALSubject:BiologyTopic:Breathing and Exchange of GasesSubtopic:Human Respiratory System
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