The common passageway for air and food is the ____.
A)nasal cavity
B)epiglottis
C)glottis
D)pharynx
E)larynx

Question

The common passageway for air and food is the ____. ​
A)nasal cavity
B)epiglottis
C)glottis
D)pharynx
E)larynx ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pharynx is the common passageway for air and food in the respiratory and digestive systems. It sits behind the nasal cavity, mouth, and larynx and connects them to their respective systems. The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that closes off the trachea (windpipe) during swallowing to prevent food and liquids from entering the lungs. The glottis is the opening between the vocal cords in the larynx, also known as the voice box.

The Common Passageway for Air and Food Is the ____