Question

what will happen if epiglottis is absent in human beings

Answer 1

Epiglottis is the leaf shaped cartilaginous flap present at the junction between windpipe and food pipe that prevents food to accidentally move to the windpipe and block it. If epiglottis is absent, the windpipe may get blocked if food particles accidentally enter the windpipe and thus can even cause death.

Answer 2

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• Food may enters into larynx
• Food also may have chance to enter into lungs which leads to death
• May the person not speaks properly.
• Entry of food and air may not regulated properly.