Question
What does the Epiglottis do?
Responses
Helps hold breath underwater.
Helps hold breath underwater.
Keeps food from entering the Trachea.
Keeps food from entering the Trachea.
Keeps air from entering the Stomach.
Keeps air from entering the Stomach.
Helps speech by vibrating.
Responses
Helps hold breath underwater.
Helps hold breath underwater.
Keeps food from entering the Trachea.
Keeps food from entering the Trachea.
Keeps air from entering the Stomach.
Keeps air from entering the Stomach.
Helps speech by vibrating.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The epiglottis primarily **keeps food from entering the trachea**. It is a flap of tissue located at the base of the tongue that closes over the trachea during swallowing, directing food and liquids into the esophagus and preventing them from entering the airway.