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its a flap of tissue that closes the passage way of air whenever we are swallowing foods and water

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Answer:

  • The pharynx is a passageway for food and air. A soft flap of tissue called the epiglottis closes over the windpipe when we swallow to prevent choking. From the throat, food travels down a muscular tube in the chest called the esophagus.

Explanation:

  • A soft flap of tissue called the epiglottis closes over the windpipe when we swallow to prevent choking. From the throat, food travels down a muscular tube in the chest called the esophagus.