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  • 15-11-2020
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what is the importance of the epiglottis​

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TiffP TiffP
  • 15-11-2020
The epiglottis covers the larynx to prevent food from entering the lungs.
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Аноним Аноним
  • 15-11-2020

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The main function of the epiglottis is to seal off the windpipe during eating, so that food is not accidentally inhaled. The epiglottis also helps with some aspects of sound production in certain languages.

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