Question

Boojho and Paheli were eating their food hurriedly so that they could go out and play during the recess. Suddenly, Boojho started coughing violently. Think of the reasons why he was coughing and discuss with your friends.

Answer 1

Reason why Boojho started coughing violently:

1. In the alimentary canal of a human body, the opening of the larynx or the voice box is covered by a flap-like structure called the glottis.
2. This structure bears a cartilaginous flap known as epiglottis.
3. Epiglottis covers the glottis during swallowing to prevent the entry of food into the larynx.
4. The windpipe extends from the larynx to the mid-thoracic cavity.
5. When someone speaks or laughs while eating, the larynx covered by the glottis will open.
6. The food particles tend to enter the windpipe.
7. It will result in effective coughing and would help to clear the food particles.
8. So, because of this Boojho started coughing violently.