What pipe closes when you start to swallow?

asked Jan 21, 2023 11.1k views

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by Hiws

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Answer:

I think the wind pipe...

Step-by-step explanation:

The lung has to be closed other wise the liquid would be in the lungs... Hope it helped

Ricky Ruiz answered Jan 23, 2023

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Answer:

During swallowing, a cartilagenous flap called epiglottis closes the entrance of wind pipe.

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Dan Benjamin answered Jan 28, 2023

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