Question

What could happen if there was no epiglottis in the pharynx region?​

Answer 1

This can lead to airway obstruction, inflammation of lung tissue, and aspiration pneumonia; and in the long term, atelectasis and bronchiectasis. One reason aspiration can occur is because of failure of the epiglottis to close completely.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

epiglottis prevents the food partices from entering into the trachea.

if there were no epiglottis, when the food particles goes inside the lungs, it makes a severe problem for oru breathing and so we may die.