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Pavel [41]
3 years ago
10

Where is the epiglottis in the digestive system?

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Galina-37 [17]3 years ago
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Answer:

The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue, at the top of the larynx, or voice box. The main function of the epiglottis is to seal off the windpipe during eating, so that food is not accidentally inhaled

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