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Q · Respiratory System Medium · 45s
Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea?
TopicRespiratory System
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Epiglottis closes over the glottis during swallowing.
Final Answer: Option B - Epiglottis