Biology, asked by Shubbu9751, 1 year ago

What helps you to swallow without deflecting food into the windpipe? I want answer in Q+A

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Answered by rathikalpika

The epiglottis cartilage is located behind the tongue. It's main function is to seal of the windpipe when food is being swallowed and moving through the food pipe.

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