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Epiglottis is made up of which of the following tissues?(a) Ligament(b) Tendon(c) Cartilage(d) BoneThe question was posed to me in an international level competition.Question is taken from Digestive System in chapter Digestion and Absorption of Biology – Class 11

Answer» RIGHT option is (c) Cartilage

Best explanation: A cartilaginous FLAP called epiglottis PREVENTS the entry of food into the glottis- the opening of the windpipe-during swallowing. The oesophagus and the TRACHEA open into the pharynx.


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