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3 years ago

Describe the epiglottis.

Medicine

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n200080 [17]3 years ago

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Answer:

Explanation:

The epiglottis is the flap in the throat which allows the entry of the food inside the windpipe and the lungs. This flap is composed of elastic cartilage that actually covers the mucous membrane. It is attached to the entrance of the larynx. It is situated and projected upwards typically can be seen behind the tongue as well as the hyoid bone that typically point dorsally. It's function is to seal off the windpipe during the process of eating of food, so as to prevent the inhalation of food.

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