Science, asked by tarunsarma042, 2 months ago

give reason, Food does not enter the wind pipe.​

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Answered by chamundeschamundes4
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Answer:

epiglottis - large , leaf-shaped piece of cartilage lying on top of larynx; during swallowing the larynx elevates, causing the epiglottis to fall on the glottis (opening into larynx) like a lid, closing it off - this prevents food from entering the windpipe (trachea).

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