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The leaf-shaped flap of tissue that prevents food and liquid from entering the trachea is called the:
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The leaf-shaped flap of tissue that prevents food and liquid from entering the trachea is called the:

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The epiglottis is a leaf shaped piece of cartilage laying on the layrinx. This prevents food and liquid from entering the trachea.
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