Question

The ____ is a small flap of tissue that closes the wide pipe when you swallow food to keep you from choking

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Answer 1

Answer: epiglottis

Step-by-step explanation:

The epiglottis stops food from entering the wind pipe. if it fails, you may cough or have a full choking attack

Answer 2

Hello!

The answer to your question is.

Epiglottis

The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue, at the top of the larynx, or voice box. The main function of the epiglottis is to seal off the windpipe during eating, so that food is not accidentally inhaled.

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