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The tissue that prevents food from entering the trachea is the _______.
a. esophagus
b. pharynx
c. epiglottis
d. palate

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30-06-2016

The correct answer for this question is letter C. Epiglottis is the one who prevents food from entering the trachea. It moves in a back and forth manner. When a person swallows, it covers the entrance of the larynx by flattening itself backwards.

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