Question

______________closes the windpipe at the time of swallowing food.

Answer 1

Epiglottis:

1. The epiglottis is leaf-like elastic cartilage.
2. It is a soft flap of tissue.
3. It closes the laryngeal inlet during swallowing to prevent the passage of food and liquid into the lungs.
4. It prevents choking.

Final answer: Epiglottis closes the windpipe at the time of swallowing food.