Which of the following structures normally prevents swallowed food from entering the larynx and trachea?

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The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage located at the base of the tongue that normally covers the opening of the larynx during swallowing, preventing food and liquid from entering the trachea and lungs. The tongue, teeth, and lower gastroesophageal sphincter are not directly involved in this function.

Which of the Following Structures Normally Prevents Swallowed Food from Entering