Biology, asked by gamershadow964, 8 months ago

what is epiglottis?​

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Answered by deepakdnayak2004
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Answer:

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

Answered by deepika55542
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Answer:

the larnyx which is located at the entrance of the windpipe is pulled upward to bring it close to the back of the tongue when a flap called epiglottis closes its opening

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