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2007-02-17 10:28:04 · 3 answers · asked by TINA:] 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
In addition to the epiglottis (located at the base of the tongue), the false vocal folds and the true vocal cords close, as well. You actually have all three valves working together to protect your airway, and they are located above the top of your trachea (windpipe).
2007-02-18 13:48:00 · answer #1 · answered by boogeywoogy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you swallow a small ball of mushed-up food or liquids, a special flap called the epiglottis (say: eh-pih-glah-tiss) flops down over the opening of your windpipe to make sure the food enters the esophagus and not the windpipe.
2007-02-17 18:37:48 · answer #2 · answered by geekieintx 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The epiglottis. This protects the airway as the food goes down into the esophagus.
2007-02-17 18:36:50 · answer #3 · answered by eliandjamie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋