Question

Two friends are eating together on a dining table. One of them suddenly starts coughing while swallowing some food. This coughing would have been due to improper movement of

• A. Epiglottis
• B. Diaphragm
• C. Tongue
• D. Neck

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Epiglottis

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

Option A:

1. The vocal organ's entrance is connected to the cartilaginous structure known as the epiglottis, which is a flap of elastic gristle tissue lined with mucosa.
2. It prevents food from entering the larynx and directs it into the esophagus.
3. The incorrect movement of the epiglottis during meal swallowing can lead one to immediately begin coughing. As a result, when swallowing food, the epiglottis moves improperly and causes a cough.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

1. Mammals have a muscle wall called the diaphragm that divides their thoracic cavity from their abdominal cavity.
2. It plays a significant part in breathing because when it contracts, the thorax expands, which causes the lungs to inflate.

Option C:

1. The mucosa, a pink, wet tissue, covers the muscular organ known as the tongue in the mouth.
2. It participates in speaking, swallowing, breathing, tasting, and licking. The tongue has papillae, which give it a rough feel. It is surrounded by several taste buds.

Option D:

1. In many vertebrates, the neck, which connects the head to the torso (body), is a component of the body and is in charge of both the head's movement and mobility.

Final answer: The coughing would have been due to improper movement of the epiglottis.