Given below are two statements regarding the respiratory system of man.
$Statement-I$: Epiglottis prevents the entry of food into the trachea.
$Statement-II$: The internal lining of the trachea is made up of ciliated epithelium only.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  • A
    $Statement-I$ is incorrect but $Statement-II$ is correct.
  • B
    Both $Statement-I$ and $Statement-II$ are incorrect.
  • C
    Both $Statement-I$ and $Statement-II$ are correct.
  • D
    $Statement-I$ is correct but $Statement-II$ is incorrect.

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