Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7ScienceNutrition in Animals1 Mark
MCQ
Which part of the body is common between digestive and respiratory systems?
A
Oesophagus
B
Larynx
✓
Pharynx
D
Trachea
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
Pharynx
The pharynx connects the mouth to the oesophagus and the larynx in the throat. At the end of the pharynx, a flap$-$like structure called epiglottis is present.
The flap moves to one side for food $($towards the oesophagus$)$ and the other side as one breathes $($towards the larynx$).$
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