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Question: Contraction of sternohyal muscles during breathing in frog [CBSE PMT 1992]

Options:

A) Closes glottis

B) Opens the nostrils

C) Raises floor of oral cavity

D) Lowers floor of oral cavity

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Throat is lowered and raised alternatively by sternohyal and petrohyal muscles.