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During intake of food, what prevents the entry of food into the glottis (opening of windpipe)?

A

Glottis itself prevents into the entry of flood glottis

B

Food entry is prevented by air present in windpipe

C

Food entry into glottis is prevented by annular rings of pharynx

D

Food entry is prevented by epiglottis into the glottis

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