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Nataly [62]
2 years ago
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5. How does the epiglottis help prevent you from choking on food while eating?

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AysviL [449]2 years ago
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When you swallow, a flap called the epiglottis moves to block the entrance of food particles into your larynx and lungs. The muscles of the larynx pull upward to assist with this movement. They also tightly close during swallowing. That prevents food from entering your lungs.
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