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ZoologyBreathing and Exchange of GasesHuman Respiratory SystemEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ZoologyEasysingle choice

In the larynx, which of the following is a thin elastic cartilaginous flap?

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Answer:
D
Solution:

Larynx: The pharynx opens into the trachea through the larynx. The larynx is a cartilaginous box which is responsible for sound production; hence, it is also known as a soundbox.
Epiglottis: It is a thin elastic cartilaginous flap that prevents the entry of food into the larynx during swallowing.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Breathing and Exchange of GasesSubtopic:Human Respiratory System
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2020

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