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Question Q311) During the intake of food, what prevents the entry of food into the glottis?
a) Glottis itself prevents the entry of food into the food pipe.
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b) Food entry is prevented by the air in the windpipe
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c) Food entry is prevented by the annular rings of the pharynx
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d) Food entry is prevented by epiglottis into the glottis
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Explanation and answer
Answer:(d)