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Which muscular flap in the throat prevents food from entering the windpipe during swallowing?
A.
Pharynx
B.
Larynx
C.
Epiglottis
D.
Uvula
Explanation:
The epiglottis closes over the trachea during swallowing. The pharynx is the throat region, larynx is the voice box, uvula hangs in the back of the mouth.
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