alleryStart learning →When you swallow, a small flap folds down. What is its job?
AIt keeps food out of the windpipe
BIt makes saliva for the mouth
CIt breaks food into small bits
DIt pushes food into the stomach
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. It keeps food out of the windpipe
The epiglottis folds down while swallowing and guards the opening of the airway, so food goes down the food pipe.
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