NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -If the epiglottis is absent in the body then the regulation of food material to esophagus and air into the lungs will get disturbed. Sometimes food will enter into the windpipe and then causes choking. Eventually, the lungs cannot not work properly which can lead to death.

Detailed explanation-2: -The epiglottis should cover the trachea, so food goes down your esophagus. Choking occurs if the epiglottis doesn’t close properly, so food gets caught in your trachea.

Detailed explanation-3: -Every time you swallow your meal, your epiglottis moves to cover your larynx (windpipe) to keep food or liquid from getting into your larynx and possibly your lungs.

Detailed explanation-4: -When you swallow, a flap called the epiglottis moves to block the entrance of food particles into your larynx and lungs. The muscles of the larynx pull upward to assist with this movement. They also tightly close during swallowing. That prevents food from entering your lungs.