What is the function of the epiglottis?
A)To separate the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity
B)To bind to carbon dioxide in red blood cells
C)To increase the buffering capacity of blood
D)To cover the trachea when food is being swallowed
E)To line the interior of the thoracic cavity

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The epiglottis is a flap of tissue located at the base of the tongue, which covers the opening of the trachea (windpipe) when food is being swallowed. This prevents food from entering the trachea and lungs, and directs it to the esophagus and stomach.

What Is the Function of the Epiglottis