state function of epiglotes
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●Epiglottis prevents food from entering the wind pipe while swallowing.
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Epiglottis is a round circular structure which cover the wind pipe with the help of back force of tongue prevent from food and water to enter in the glottis or in lungs
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The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue, at the top of the larynx, or voice box. The main function of the epiglottis is to seal off the windpipe during eating, so that food is not accidentally inhaled.
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