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What structure acts as a lid to prevent food from entering the lungs during swallowing?

What structure acts as a lid to prevent food from entering the lungs during swallowing?
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What structure acts as a lid to prevent food from entering the lungs during swallowing?

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The answer is: Epiglottis


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