Question

Which of the following statements about the pharynx and larynx is/are correct? 

(1) The pharynx serves as a pathway for both food and air. 
(2) The larynx is involved in the production of sound. 
(3) The pharynx contains the vocal cords. 
(4) The larynx prevents food from entering the trachea.

Choose the correct options from the given below:

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 1,2 and 4
• C. 1,2 and 3
• D. 1,2,3 and 4

Hint:

The pharynx and larynx play crucial roles in both the respiratory and digestive systems, ensuring that air and food are directed to their appropriate pathways.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The pharynx is a muscular tube that serves as a pathway for both food (ingested through the mouth) and air (inhaled through the nose). The larynx, commonly known as the voice box, is responsible for sound production and also functions to prevent food and liquid from entering the trachea during swallowing. The vocal cords are located within the larynx, not the pharynx, making statement 3 incorrect.