The structure which prevents the entry of food particles into the respiratory passage is:
Correct answer: B. Epiglottis
- A. Hard palate
- B. Epiglottis
- C. Soft palate
- D. Larynx
Explanation
The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that covers the trachea during swallowing, preventing food from entering the respiratory passage. The food travels down the esophagus and into the stomach, while the air passes through the trachea and into the lungs.
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