Question

What will happen if there is no epiglottis in human beings?

Answer 1

If the epiglottis is absent in the body then the regulation of food material to esophagus and air into the lungs will disturbed. Sometimes food will enters into windpipe and then causes choking or simply if the epiglottis is not present in body then the lungs would not work properly which can lead to death.

Answer 2

1) Food may enters into the larynx.

2) Food may enters into the lungs leading to the death.

3) May not speak properly.

4) Entry of food and air may not be regulated properly.