Common passage for swallowing food and breathing is

Gullet

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Pharynx

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Glottis

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Larynx

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Solution

The correct option is A Pharynx
The oral cavity leads into pharynx. It is a common passage for food and breathing. Pharyx leads into oesophagus (food pipe). Glottis is the opening of wind pipe, which is covered by epiglottis for prevention of entry of food. Thus, Option B is correct.

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