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Which of these helps the trachea keep food from getting into the lungs? A. Epiglottis B. Larynx C. Pituitary gland D. Pharynx
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Which of these helps the trachea keep food from getting into the lungs? A. Epiglottis B. Larynx C. Pituitary gland D. Pharynx

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the answer is A. it is a flap of cartilage on the back of the tongue which closes the wind pipe when swallowing.

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The answer would be A, the Epiglottis
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