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Q What structure prevents the food from entering the glottis during swallowing?

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  • A Larynx ✔ ✖
  • B Peri glottis ✔ ✖
  • C Post glottis ✔ ✖
  • D Epiglottis ✔ ✖
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Epiglottis is a thin elastic cartilaginous flap located at the base of the tongue. During swallowing, it closes the glottis, which is the opening into the windpipe, and prevents food or liquid from entering the lungs. This is necessary to prevent choking or aspiration pneumonia. Therefore, epiglottis is an important structure in protecting our respiratory system during swallowing.

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