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Name the flap that closes the windpipe when you swallow food. |
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Answer» epiglottisWhen 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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