Question

What prevents the entery of food into the wind pipe

Answer 1

epiglottis - large , leaf-shaped piece of cartilage lying on top of larynx; during swallowing the larynx elevates, causing the epiglottis to fall on the glottis (opening into larynx) like a lid, closing it off - this prevents food from entering the windpipe (trachea).

Answer 2

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Glottis prevents the entry of food into the wind pipe.

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