Biology, asked by fatimazehra456, 10 months ago

What is epiglottis write its function

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Answered by honey2442

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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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