Question

Give reason why the glottis is guarded by epiglottis

Answer 1

The glottis is guarded by the epiglottis to prevent the swallowed food from entering the wind pipe, preventing choking.
As the food passes the pharynx, the epiglottis closes and closes the entrance to the wind pipe and the food enters the other opening into the oesophagus.

Answer 2

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Epiglottisis a thin, valve like, flexible cartilaginous tissue that covers the glottis during swallowing in order to prevent the entrance of food and drink into wind pipe.

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