Question

What prevents a person from choking when eating or drinking if the digestive and respiratory system share some of the same organs?

Answer 1

I believe it is the uvula gag reflex

Answer 2

Answer:

larynx or epiglottis

Explanation:

The epiglottis, a small flap of tissue, covers the air-only passage when we swallow, keeping food and liquid from going into the lungs. The larynx, or voice box, is the top part of the air-only pipe.