Function of epiglottis

1.	Function of epiglottis
Answer» At the top of the trachea (or wind pipe) there is a flap of cartilage called epiglottis. The function of epiglottis is to cover the mouth of trachea (or wind pipe) when we swallow food so that the food may not enter the trachea (or wind pipe). To prevent food from getting into the throat or wind pipe.to provide passage to food in oesophagus.

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