give reason why glottis is guarded by epiglottis
Answers
Answered by
5
The glottis is guarded by epiglottis to prevent the entry of food into the trachea during swallowing.
Answered by
1
HERE IS YOUR ANSWER:-)
The opening between the vocal cords at the upper part of the voice box is called glottis . At the top of the trachea there is a small flap known as the epiglottis. When you swallow food. it closes off the trachea to prevent food going into the lungs.
PLS MARK THIS AS BRAINLIST
The opening between the vocal cords at the upper part of the voice box is called glottis . At the top of the trachea there is a small flap known as the epiglottis. When you swallow food. it closes off the trachea to prevent food going into the lungs.
PLS MARK THIS AS BRAINLIST
Similar questions
Math,
8 months ago
World Languages,
8 months ago
Biology,
8 months ago
Geography,
1 year ago
Math,
1 year ago