Biology, asked by Reginaa, 1 year ago

State the function of epiglottis ?

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Answered by liki9632

It prevents food from entering to wind pipe while swallowing

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Answered by Pratik021205

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Epiglottis is a flap of cartilage situated at the base of the tongue that covers the opening to the air passages when swallowing, preventing food or liquids from entering the windpipe trachea

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