Question

Defonation of epiglottis​

Answer 1

Answer:

a small thin thing at the back of your tongue that moves to prevent food or drink from entering your lungs when you swallow

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe. ... 'It is particularly important to understand the relationship of the following structures: the epiglottis, arytenoid cartilage, aryepiglottic folds, and cricoid cartilage.