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________ prevents the food from entering into the glottis during swallowing.(a) Larynx(b) Peri glottis(c) Post glottis(d) EpiglottisThis question was addressed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.I want to ask this question from Human Respiratory System topic in chapter Breathing and Exchange of Gases of Biology – Class 11

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The correct choice is (d) EPIGLOTTIS

Easy explanation: Epiglottis prevents the FOOD from entering into glottis during swallowing. It is a THIN ELASTIC cartilaginous flap. And if the food enters into the glottis, then it can lead to severe coughing or CHOKING.



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