The lidlike structure that seals off the larynx is called the:
A)esophagus.
B)pharynx.
C)epiglottis.
D)trachea.

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The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that serves as a lid over the larynx during swallowing, preventing food and liquid from entering the airway. The esophagus is a muscular tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach, and the trachea is the tube that carries air from the pharynx to the lungs. The pharynx is a passageway for both air and food, located behind the nasal cavity, mouth, and larynx.

The Lidlike Structure That Seals Off the Larynx Is Called