The structure that covers the opening to the trachea during swallowing,thereby preventing food from entering the air passage way is the:

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The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that covers the opening to the trachea during swallowing. This prevents food from entering the airway and ensures that it goes down the esophagus and into the stomach. The other choices listed do not play a role in this function.

The Structure That Covers the Opening to the Trachea During