Multiple choice

Which structure controls the movement of food and air in pharynx?

  1. Uvula

  2. Epiglottis

  3. Tongue

  4. Oesophagus

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue, at the top of the larynx. It acts as a lid, closing off the windpipe during swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the lungs.