The structure(s) that open into the pharynx

Question

The structure(s) that open into the pharynx (A) Trachea (B) Oesophagus (C) Epiglottis (D) Both A and B

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• The oral cavity leads into a short pharynx which serves as a common passage for food and air.
• The oesophagus and the trachea (wind pipe) open into the pharynx. A cartilaginous flap called epiglottis prevents the entry of food into the glottis-opening of the wind pipe-during swallowing

Q. The structure(s) that open into the pharynx

Trachea

Oesophagus

Epiglottis

Both $A$ and $B$

• The oral cavity leads into a short pharynx which serves as a common passage for food and air.
• The oesophagus and the trachea (wind pipe) open into the pharynx. A cartilaginous flap called epiglottis prevents the entry of food into the glottis-opening of the wind pipe-during swallowing

Q. The structure(s) that open into the pharynx

Trachea

Oesophagus

Epiglottis

Both A and B

• The oral cavity leads into a short pharynx which serves as a common passage for food and air. • The oesophagus and the trachea (wind pipe) open into the pharynx. A cartilaginous flap called epiglottis prevents the entry of food into the glottis-opening of the wind pipe-during swallowing

Both $A$ and $B$

• The oral cavity leads into a short pharynx which serves as a common passage for food and air.
• The oesophagus and the trachea (wind pipe) open into the pharynx. A cartilaginous flap called epiglottis prevents the entry of food into the glottis-opening of the wind pipe-during swallowing