Which structure prevents food from getting into the lunch while eating?
A. Larynx
B. Esophagus
C. Epiglottis
D. Trachea
Which structure prevents food from getting into the lunch while eating?
A. Larynx
B. Esophagus
C. Epiglottis
D. Trachea
C. Epiglottis
The epiglottis is a cartilaginous structure that covers the larynx during swallowing; preventing food particles & water from entering the larynx