Biology, asked by Anonymous, 9 months ago

what is epiglottis??❤

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Answered by sgstheboss262

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The epiglottis is a small flap present above the windpipe. When we swallow, the epiglottis closes so that the food does not go into the windpipe and choke us.

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Answered by aadilkhan7

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The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue, at the top of the larynx, or voice box. The main function of the epiglottis is to seal off the windpipe during eating, so that food is not accidentally inhaled

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