Biology, asked by tejesh31, 4 months ago

what happens if there is an incomplete closure of epiglottis during swallowing?​

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Answered by akanksha2614
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Answer:

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.

Answered by mrudhulakotapuri
1

Answer:

if there is a incomplete closure while eating, then the food particles may go into wind pipe.

and chocking occurs

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