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What happens when epiglottis is not present in our body |
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Answer» So epiglottis is a cartilaginous flap over the glottis which is the entry to our wind pipe. While swallowing, it CLOSES the opening of the windpipe so the food goes into the oesophagus. This prevents US from choking if the food were to enter the wind pipe. Although it does MALFUNCTION in the case of TALKING and eating simultaneously or if effected by some disease. |
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