Question

Trachea rises up and is closed by _________ during swallowing the food.
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Answer 1

Answer:

epiglottis

Explanation:

When you swallow, a flap called the epiglottis moves to block the entrance of food particles into your larynx and lungs. The muscles of the larynx pull upward to assist with this movement. They also tightly close during swallowing. That prevents food from entering your lungs