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The entry of food into the larynx is pre...

The entry of food into the larynx is prevented by :

A

Mitral value

B

Diapragm

C

Epiglottis

D

Hyoid

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C
During swallowing of food bolus, glottis is closed by epiglottis so that food bolues does not enter the larynx .
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