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WAEC Biology 2023 Question 23

Question 23

Animal Nutrition

The structure that its action could result in choking when talking and eating at the same time is

  1. A.epiglottis.
  2. B.oesophagus.
  3. C.liver.
  4. D.stomach.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (epiglottis.)

Explanation

The epiglottis closes the windpipe when we swallow. Talking while eating keeps the airway open, so food can slip into the trachea and cause choking.