The purpose of the epiglottis is to:
A)Catch and trap air
B)Moisten and warm the air as it enters the lungs
C)Prevent anything but air from going down the airway
D)Provide voice production

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The epiglottis,a thin leaf-shaped structure,is located at the entrance of the larynx.Its function is to obstruct the trachea automatically when swallowing takes place to keep food,liquid,and saliva from passing into the trachea.

The Purpose of the Epiglottis Is To