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Usimov [2.4K]
3 years ago
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What does the epiglottis do?

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2 answers:
GalinKa [24]3 years ago
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The epiglottis makes sure that whatever goes down your mouth goes down to the corresponding tube, for you have two tubes, each connected to a different system (digestive and respiratory), both equally important.
balu736 [363]3 years ago
7 0
The epiglottis is the tube that runs down your throat. when you drink or eat, everything has to go through the epiglottis to get to the stomach
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