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Define epiglottis ????????​

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Answered by stuhunar8342
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Epiglottis Is a leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue at the top of the larynx. The main function of the epiglottis is to seal the windpipe during eating, so that food is not accidentally inhaled. Also helps with some aspects of sound production in certain languages.

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Answered by Khristina123
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The epiglottis is a small, movable "lid" just above the larynx that prevents food and drink from entering your windpipe.

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