Deglutition

Q. _____________ serves as a part of both the digestive system and the respiratory system.

1. Trachea
2. Pharynx
3. Larynx
4. Oesophagus

Q. Movement of food from the mouth to the oesophagus is known as

Q. _____________ serves as a part of both the digestive system and the respiratory system.

1. Trachea
2. Pharynx
3. Larynx
4. Oesophagus

Q. The cartilaginous flap that prevents the entry of food into the glottis during swallowing is called ________.

1. trachea
2. rugae
3. epiglottis
4. uvula

Q. The specialised structure which prevents the entry of food into the respiratory tract during swallowing is

1. oesophagus
2. epiglottis
3. pharynx
4. larynx

Q. The specialised structure which prevents the entry of food into the respiratory tract during swallowing is

1. oesophagus
2. epiglottis
3. pharynx
4. larynx

Q.

Movement is not regulated by sphincter or valve during

1. Movement of chyme

2. Movement of food from oesophagus to stomach

3. Release of bile into duodenum

4. Movement of bolus into pharynx