The ________ is a flap-like piece of tissue responsible for keeping a swallowed piece of food from entering the trachea.

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The epiglottis is a flap-like piece of tissue that covers the entrance to the trachea during swallowing. This prevents food from entering the trachea and instead directs it towards the esophagus. The larynx is the voice box, the pharynx is the passageway for food and air, and the upper esophageal sphincter is the muscular ring that prevents reflux of stomach contents back into the esophagus.

The ________ Is a Flap-Like Piece of Tissue Responsible for Keeping