Question

Epiglottis prevents us from choking while eating food.

• A.
  True
• B.
  False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

• The entry of the oesophagus is guarded by a muscular flap called the epiglottis.
• It prevents the entry of food into the windpipe while swallowing.
• When we laugh or talk while eating or drinking, this flap causes the partial closure of the windpipe.
• As a result, chewed food enters into the windpipe leading to choking.