When drinking water at a party, you sneeze and water comes out of your nose. Why did this happen?

A) The epiglottis did not close.
B) The glottis did not close.
C) The pharynx and nasal cavity were connected.
D) The tongue blocked the pharynx.
E) The water was carbonated.

Epiglottis

A thin, flexible structure that guards the entrance to the larynx, preventing food from entering the airway during swallowing.

Nasal Cavity

The large air-filled space behind the nose, involved in breathing and smelling, lined with mucous membranes to filter, warm, and humidify air.

Glottis

The opening between the vocal cords in the larynx, playing a key role in producing vocal sounds and regulating airflow during breathing.