Match the following structure with its description:
-Passageway for both food and air; known as the "throat"
A)bronchioles
B)trachea
C)glottis
D)larynx
E)alveoli
F)pharynx
G)epiglottis
H)main (primary) bronchus

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pharynx, also known as the throat, serves as a passageway for both food and air.

Answer: G 
 The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that covers the glottis during swallowing to prevent food from entering the trachea, which serves as a passageway for air.

Answer: D 
 The larynx, also known as the voice box, is located above the trachea and contains the vocal cords that produce sound when air passes over them.

All other options are incorrect as they do not match the given description.

Match the Following Structure with Its Description