Multiple choice

Flap like valve present in pharynx is?

  1. Epiglottis

  2. Uvula

  3. Trachea

  4. Larynx

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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.