Brit was eating quickly in order to get to her next class. Though she began to choke when she tried to swallow a large bite of her sandwich, her _____ covered the trachea during swallowing so that the sandwich did not go into the lungs.

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The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that covers the trachea during swallowing, preventing food or liquid from entering the lungs. This is the most likely structure that prevented the sandwich from entering the lungs and causing choking. The gastroesophageal sphincter and esophagus are further down the digestive system and would not play a role in preventing choking. The term "pyrolic value" is not a commonly used anatomical or medical term.

Brit Was Eating Quickly in Order to Get to Her