Question

what is a role of epoglothis when we swollow food​

Answer 1

Answer:

epoglothis cover the windpipe when we swallow it is located next the tongue if the epiglottis doesn't cover the windpipe the food particles will be went to the windpipe and it will be very dangerous. The epiglottis is connected with the food pipe called oesophagus and with the tongue .

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Answer 2

In the second stage of swallowing, an important small flap of tissue called the epiglottis, folds over the voice box (larynx) at the entrance to the windpipe (trachea), preventing food from going down the wrong way.




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