What Structure Prevents Food from Entering the Trachea When You

What structure prevents food from entering the trachea when you swallow?

A) Epiglottis
B) Tongue
C) Tonsils
D) Esophagus
Figure: 3.12
Learning Outcome: 3.04 Outline the overall processes of digestion and absorption in the mouth, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine, as well as the roles played by the liver, galllbladder, and pancreas
Section: 3.08
Topic: Human Digestion and Absorption
Wardlaw - Chapter 03 #4