Question

27 Food pipe and wind pipe are connected at the pharynx. What prevents the entry of food
into trachea while swallowing?
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Answer 1

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Explanation:

The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap in the throat that prevents food from entering the windpipe and the lungs. It stays open during breathing, allowing air into the larynx.

Answer 2

The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap in the throat that prevents food from entering the windpipe and the lungs. It stays open during breathing, allowing air into the larynx.