Question

Name the following
d) A flap like valve which closes the passage of windpipe when food is swallowed.
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Answer 1

epiglottis is the flap like valve present.

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Answer 2

Answer :-

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epiglottis

The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap in the throat that prevents food from entering the windpipe and the lungs. It stands open during breathing, allowing air into the larynx.

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