Question

Name the parts responsible for closing the larynx during swallowing

Answer 1

Explanation:

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• Epiglottis: A large, spoon-shaped piece of elastic cartilage. During swallowing, the pharynx and larynx rise. Elevation of the pharynx widens it to receive food and drink; elevation of the larynx causes the epiglottis to move down and form a lid over the glottis, closing it off.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Epiglottis is the part responsible for closing the larynx during swallowing.