Question

name the flap that shuts off the windpipe when you swallow food​

Answer 1

Answer:

Epiglottis is equipped with a flap like structure that tends to close the wind pipe while consuming food.

It is an essential step because the food particles can fall into the trap of the wind pipe in the absence of this flap.

Answer 2

Answer:

epiglottis is the flap like structure which prevents the food entering trachea