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Epiglottis is meant for protecting

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  1. Oesophagus from entry of air

  2. Nasal chambers from entry of food

  3. Larynx from entry of food

  4. Teeth from caries

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Correct Option: C

The structure which prevents the entry of food into respiratory tract is

zoology gas exchange in humans human respiration the mechanism of breathing breathing and its movements

  1. Glottis

  2. Pharynx

  3. Epiglottis

  4. Larynx

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Correct Option: C

pH of succus entericus is

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  1. 6.6

  2. 5.6

  3. 2.0

  4. 7.8

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Correct Option: D

Food does not enter windpipe due to structure called.

zoology gas exchange in humans human respiration the mechanism of breathing breathing and its movements

  1. Glottis

  2. Epiglottis

  3. pharynx

  4. Larynx

  5. Tonsils

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Correct Option: B

A person starts coughing suddenly while swallowing some food. It could be due to improper movement of.

zoology gas exchange in humans human respiration the mechanism of breathing breathing and its movements

  1. Neck

  2. Diaphragm

  3. Tongue

  4. Epiglottis

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Correct Option: D

What are correct about control of Broca area ?
1.Breathing 
2.Movement of vocal cords
3.Movement of teeth
4.Movement of tongue

zoology gas exchange in humans human respiration the mechanism of breathing breathing and its movements

  1. 1, 2, 3 correct

  2. 1, 2 correct

  3. 2, 4 correct

  4. 1, 3 correct

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Correct Option: C

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Which of the following is the cartilaginous structure that folds down to meet the uprising larynx to close off the airway during swallowing?

zoology gas exchange in humans human respiration the mechanism of breathing breathing and its movements

  1. Trachea

  2. Epiglottis

  3. Cricoid cartilage

  4. Thyroid cartilage

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A flap-like epiglottis closes the opening to the larynx during swallowing to prevent swallowed matter from entering the trachea (airway). So, the correct option is 'Epiglottis'.

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In which of the following structures vocal cords are located?

zoology gas exchange in humans human respiration the mechanism of breathing breathing and its movements

  1. Oesophagus

  2. Larynx

  3. Pharynx

  4. Bronchi

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The vocal cords are folds of membranous tissue that are located within the larynx at the top of the trachea. Their edges vibrate in an airstream to produce voice. So, the correct option is 'Larynx'.

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In the nostril the air is

zoology gas exchange in humans human respiration the mechanism of breathing breathing and its movements

  1. warned

  2. filtered

  3. moistened

  4. all of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The nostrils carry out the necessary conditioning of inhaled air by warming and moistening it and the nasal hair present in the nostrils prevents large particles from entering the lungs by filtering the air. So, the correct option is 'all of these'.

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The Adams apple is formed predominantly, by which of the following structures?

zoology gas exchange in humans human respiration the mechanism of breathing breathing and its movements

  1. Larynx

  2. Pharynx

  3. Oesophagus

  4. Bronchi

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Adam's apple is a laryngeal protrusion that is formed by the angle of the thyroid cartilage surrounding the larynx and is seen especially in males. So, the correct option is 'larynx'.