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Which of the following structures closes the respiratory passage during ingestion of food?
Which of the following structures closes the respiratory passage during ingestion of food?
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The correct option is B Epiglottis
Swallowing or deglutition is the process that transfers the food taken in by the mouth move down to the pharynx and to the esophagus. However, swallowing is an important part of the food intake process in human beings, the body carries out an automatic temporary closing of the epiglottis which is controlled by the swallowing reflex. This protects the food, water or medicines from entering the trachea and prevents choking or pulmonary aspiration.
Swallowing or deglutition is the process that transfers the food taken in by the mouth move down to the pharynx and to the esophagus. However, swallowing is an important part of the food intake process in human beings, the body carries out an automatic temporary closing of the epiglottis which is controlled by the swallowing reflex. This protects the food, water or medicines from entering the trachea and prevents choking or pulmonary aspiration.
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