Question

prevents food and liquid from entering the trachea during swallowing

Answer 1

Answer:

epiglottis is a flap like structure that prevents food and liquid from entering the trachea during swallowing.

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Answer 2

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Explanation:

epiglottis - large , leaf-shaped piece of cartilage lying on top of larynx; during swallowing the larynx elevates, causing the epiglottis to fall on the glottis (opening into larynx) like a lid, closing it off - this prevents food from entering the windpipe (trachea). a.