A piece of cartilage called the ___ closes over the top of the larynx during swallowing to direct food and liquids into the esop

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blsea [12.9K]

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A piece of cartilage called the ___ closes over the top of the larynx during swallowing to direct food and liquids into the esop

hagus.

Biology

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maks197457 [2] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-04T03:07:57+03:00

maks197457 [2]3 years ago

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This structure is called the epiglottis. This flexible leaf-shaped cartilage serves as a flap that covers the larynx to prevent food and liquids from entering the airway and the lungs. It is open when we breathe which allows air to enter into the larynx.

Vedmedyk [2.9K] · Answer 2 · 2022-06-04T04:41:11+03:00

Vedmedyk [2.9K]3 years ago

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<span>A piece of cartilage called the epiglottis closes over the top of the larynx during swallowing to direct food and liquids into the esophagus.

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