The tissue that prevents food from entering the trachea is the _______. a. esophagus b. pharynx c. epiglottis d. palate

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Jaromir · Answer 1 · 2017-05-31T16:44:43+0000

The correct answer for this question is letter C. Epiglottis is the one who prevents food from entering the trachea. It moves in a back and forth manner. When a person swallows, it covers the entrance of the larynx by flattening itself backwards.

The tissue that prevents food from entering the trachea is the _______. a. esophagus b. pharynx c. epiglottis d. palate

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