The ________ is a small flap of tissue that closes the windpipe when you swallow food to keep you from choking.

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Responses

epiglottis
epiglottis

enzyme
enzyme

gallbladder
gallbladder

peristalsis
peristalsis

1 answer

The epiglottis is a small flap of tissue that closes the windpipe when you swallow food to keep you from choking.