Science, asked by Nora7308, 10 months ago

what is epiglottis write its main function

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Answered by Rajashreedixit

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Epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue , at the top of the larynx (voice box).It's function is to seal off the windpipe during eating so that food consumed by us isn't accidentally inhaled.

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