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A thin-elastic cartilaginous flap which prevents the entry of food into the larynx is known as?

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Glottis

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Wind pipe

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C

Epiglottis

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Bronchiole

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Solution

The correct option is C Epiglottis
A thin-elastic cartilaginous flap called epiglottis prevents the entry of food into the larynx.
So, the correct answer is 'epiglottis'.

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