A person born without an epiglottis couldn't
A) digest fats.
B) digest proteins.
C) absorb the products of digestion.
D) swallow food without a high risk of choking.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The epiglottis is responsible for covering the trachea during swallowing to prevent food from entering the lungs. Without an epiglottis, there is a high risk of choking while swallowing food, so option D is the correct answer. The epiglottis is not involved in digesting fats, proteins or absorbing the products of digestion.

A Person Born Without an Epiglottis Couldn't