Which of the following is a flaplike structure that helps prevent food from entering the windpipe?
A) uvula
B) pharynx
C) larynx
D) epiglottis
E) esophagus

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The epiglottis is a flaplike structure located at the base of the tongue that helps prevent food and liquid from entering the windpipe (trachea) by covering its opening during swallowing. The uvula is a small projection of tissue that hangs from the soft palate, the pharynx is a chamber that connects the mouth and nasal cavity to the esophagus and trachea, the larynx is the voice box located at the top of the trachea, and the esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach.

Which of the Following Is a Flaplike Structure That Helps