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What is the function of the epiglottis during breathing? (2022)

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What is the function of the epiglottis during breathing? (2022)
  1. To filter air
  2. To prevent food from entering the trachea
  3. To produce sound
  4. To regulate airflow

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the function of the epiglottis during breathing? (2022)
  • Step 1: Understand that the epiglottis is a small flap of tissue in the throat.
  • Step 2: Know that the main job of the epiglottis is to protect the airway.
  • Step 3: When you swallow food or drink, the epiglottis closes over the trachea (the windpipe).
  • Step 4: This closure prevents food and liquid from going into the lungs.
  • Step 5: During normal breathing, the epiglottis stays open, allowing air to flow into the trachea.
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