Question

The pharynx is the structure in the body that serves as a pathway of both air and food. How does the body make sure that food does not get into the lungs?
The salivary glands secrete enzymes that pull food out of the air pathway.
The small intestine pushes the air out of the digestive system.
The pancreas breaks down food in the air pathway.
The epiglottis closes the air pathway so that food will not enter it.

Answer 1

@pooja195

Answer 2

Epiglottis

Answer 3

ty

Answer 4

can you help with another one?

Answer 5

Which enzymes are secreted only by the pancreas?
nucleases
amylase and proteases
lipases
amylase, proteases, lipases, nucleases

Answer 6

i think D