THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PANCREAS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Closes when we swallow to prevent food from entering into our lungs
A
Esophagus
B
gall bladder
C
Epiglottis
D
Tongue
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The epiglottis is usually upright at rest allowing air to pass into the larynx and lungs. When a person swallows the epiglottis folds backward to cover the entrance of the larynx so food and liquid do not enter the windpipe and lungs. After swallowing the epiglottis returns to its original upright position.

Detailed explanation-2: -The epiglottis drops downward to prevent food from entering the larynx and trachea in order to direct the food into the esophagus. Peristaltic movements propel the food from the pharynx into the esophagus.

Detailed explanation-3: -The flap that covers the trachea during swallowing so that food does not enter the lungs.

Detailed explanation-4: -The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap in the throat that prevents food and water from entering the trachea and the lungs. It stays open during breathing, allowing air into the larynx.

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