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Two friends are eating together on a diniing table. One of them suddenly starts coughing while swallowing some food. This coughing would have been due to imporver moveemt of

A

Tongue

B

Epiglottis

C

Diaphagram

D

Neck

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(b) If a person suddenly starts coughing while swallowing food, it is due to improper movement of epiglottis . If the glottis is not properly closed some food can enter respiratory tract.
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