When we swallow food, which of the following serves as a protective flap to make sure none of it enters your windpipe?
Answer Epiglottis
The epiglottis resembles a leaf in shape, and this flap of skin is the main reason food doesn't enter your windpipe and/or lungs when you eat. It remains open when you breathe to allow air to go into the larynx.
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