CBSE BOARD X, asked by supratimhomchoudhuri, 9 months ago

what is epiglottis?

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Answered by adhyayansmart

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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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what is epiglottis?