Asked by Chloe Rogahn on Jul 05, 2024
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When drinking water at a party, you sneeze and water comes out of your nose. Why did this happen?
A) The epiglottis did not close.
B) The glottis did not close.
C) The pharynx and nasal cavity were connected.
D) The tongue blocked the pharynx.
E) The water was carbonated.
Epiglottis
A thin, flexible structure that guards the entrance to the larynx, preventing food from entering the airway during swallowing.
Nasal Cavity
The large air-filled space behind the nose, involved in breathing and smelling, lined with mucous membranes to filter, warm, and humidify air.
Glottis
The opening between the vocal cords in the larynx, playing a key role in producing vocal sounds and regulating airflow during breathing.
- Understand the principles of respiration and the exchange of gases.
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Harmanjeet singhJul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The sneeze causing water to come out of your nose is due to the connection between the pharynx and nasal cavity, allowing fluids or air to pass from the mouth to the nose.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of respiration and the exchange of gases.