Question

The flap of skin controlled by the brain that closes when you swallow food so that food passes through to the stomach, and not into the lungs.

a) Pleura


b) Esophagus


c) Epiglottis


d) Bronchi

Answer 1

The flap of skin controlled by the brain that closes during swallowing to prevent food from entering the lungs is called the epiglottis.

Step-by-step explanation:

The flap of skin controlled by the brain that closes when you swallow food so that food passes through to the stomach, and not into the lungs is called the epiglottis. The epiglottis is a cartilaginous flap located at the entrance of the larynx or windpipe. It acts as a valve, closing off the trachea when you swallow to prevent food from entering the lungs.