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Which of these helps the trachea keep food from getting into the lungs? A. Epiglottis B. Larynx C. Pituitary gland D. Pharynx

Which of these helps the trachea keep food from getting into the lungs? A. Epiglottis B. Larynx C. Pituitary gland D. Pharynx
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Which of these helps the trachea keep food from getting into the lungs? A. Epiglottis B. Larynx C. Pituitary gland D. Pharynx

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the answer is A. it is a flap of cartilage on the back of the tongue which closes the wind pipe when swallowing.

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User Sebastian Rothbucher
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The answer would be A, the Epiglottis
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