1 Tongue is attached to the floor of oral cavity by frenulum
2 All papillae present on the tongue contain taste buds
3 During swallowing epiglottis prevents the entry of food in to glottis
4 Pharynx is common passage for food and air
Explanation:
All type of papillae present on tongue do not have a taste bud. Circum vallate papillae, Fungiform papillae and foliate papillae have taste buds. Filiform papillae donot have taste buds
BIOXI16: DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION
338312
Opening of the trachea or wind pipe is called
1 Epiglottis
2 Glottis
3 Larynx
4 Pharynx
Explanation:
Opening of the trachea or wind pipe is called glottis.
BIOXI16: DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION
338313
Two friends are eating together on a dining table. One of them suddenly starts coughing while swallowing some food. This coughing would have been due to improper movement of:
1 Epiglottis
2 Diaphragm
3 Neck
4 Tongue
Explanation:
The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue, at the top of the larynx, or voice box. The main function of the epiglottis is to seal off the windpipe during eating, so that food is not accidentally inhaled.
AIPMT - 2011
BIOXI16: DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION
338314
Select the correct answer I. The oral cavity leads into a long pharynx. II. Pharynx serve as a common passage for food and air.
1 Tongue is attached to the floor of oral cavity by frenulum
2 All papillae present on the tongue contain taste buds
3 During swallowing epiglottis prevents the entry of food in to glottis
4 Pharynx is common passage for food and air
Explanation:
All type of papillae present on tongue do not have a taste bud. Circum vallate papillae, Fungiform papillae and foliate papillae have taste buds. Filiform papillae donot have taste buds
BIOXI16: DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION
338312
Opening of the trachea or wind pipe is called
1 Epiglottis
2 Glottis
3 Larynx
4 Pharynx
Explanation:
Opening of the trachea or wind pipe is called glottis.
BIOXI16: DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION
338313
Two friends are eating together on a dining table. One of them suddenly starts coughing while swallowing some food. This coughing would have been due to improper movement of:
1 Epiglottis
2 Diaphragm
3 Neck
4 Tongue
Explanation:
The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue, at the top of the larynx, or voice box. The main function of the epiglottis is to seal off the windpipe during eating, so that food is not accidentally inhaled.
AIPMT - 2011
BIOXI16: DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION
338314
Select the correct answer I. The oral cavity leads into a long pharynx. II. Pharynx serve as a common passage for food and air.
1 Tongue is attached to the floor of oral cavity by frenulum
2 All papillae present on the tongue contain taste buds
3 During swallowing epiglottis prevents the entry of food in to glottis
4 Pharynx is common passage for food and air
Explanation:
All type of papillae present on tongue do not have a taste bud. Circum vallate papillae, Fungiform papillae and foliate papillae have taste buds. Filiform papillae donot have taste buds
BIOXI16: DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION
338312
Opening of the trachea or wind pipe is called
1 Epiglottis
2 Glottis
3 Larynx
4 Pharynx
Explanation:
Opening of the trachea or wind pipe is called glottis.
BIOXI16: DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION
338313
Two friends are eating together on a dining table. One of them suddenly starts coughing while swallowing some food. This coughing would have been due to improper movement of:
1 Epiglottis
2 Diaphragm
3 Neck
4 Tongue
Explanation:
The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue, at the top of the larynx, or voice box. The main function of the epiglottis is to seal off the windpipe during eating, so that food is not accidentally inhaled.
AIPMT - 2011
BIOXI16: DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION
338314
Select the correct answer I. The oral cavity leads into a long pharynx. II. Pharynx serve as a common passage for food and air.
1 Tongue is attached to the floor of oral cavity by frenulum
2 All papillae present on the tongue contain taste buds
3 During swallowing epiglottis prevents the entry of food in to glottis
4 Pharynx is common passage for food and air
Explanation:
All type of papillae present on tongue do not have a taste bud. Circum vallate papillae, Fungiform papillae and foliate papillae have taste buds. Filiform papillae donot have taste buds
BIOXI16: DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION
338312
Opening of the trachea or wind pipe is called
1 Epiglottis
2 Glottis
3 Larynx
4 Pharynx
Explanation:
Opening of the trachea or wind pipe is called glottis.
BIOXI16: DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION
338313
Two friends are eating together on a dining table. One of them suddenly starts coughing while swallowing some food. This coughing would have been due to improper movement of:
1 Epiglottis
2 Diaphragm
3 Neck
4 Tongue
Explanation:
The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue, at the top of the larynx, or voice box. The main function of the epiglottis is to seal off the windpipe during eating, so that food is not accidentally inhaled.
AIPMT - 2011
BIOXI16: DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION
338314
Select the correct answer I. The oral cavity leads into a long pharynx. II. Pharynx serve as a common passage for food and air.
