Flap like valve present in pharynx is?
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Epiglottis
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Uvula
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Trachea
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Larynx
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Correct answer
Explanation
The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue, at the top of the larynx. It acts like a valve to fold over the windpipe during swallowing, preventing food and liquid from entering the lungs.