Question

wha do you mean epiglottis.

Answer 1

a flap of cartilage behind the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe.
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Answer 2

Epiglottis is the small part at the back of the tongue that closes when you swallow to prevent food from entering to the lungs.

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