The epiglottis is a structure that opens or closes the trachea. (true or false)

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tia_tia [17]3 years ago

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Answer:

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Explanation:

It is True.

From https://www.austincc.edu › rohde :

"epiglottis - large , leaf-shaped piece of cartilage lying on top of larynx; during swallowing the larynx elevates, causing the epiglottis to fall on the glottis (opening into larynx) like a lid, closing it off - this prevents food from entering the windpipe (trachea)."

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schepotkina [342]3 years ago

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True, the epiglottis is a structure that opens or closes the trachea. you also have no control over it which is why you sometimes choke on food and water

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