The device that keeps food from entering the pathway to the lungs is called what?
A)Trachea
B)Adam's apple
C)Epiglottis
D)Uvula

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The epiglottis is the device that keeps food from going into the lungs.
It is a cartilaginous flap found in the back of the throat. When breathing, it is directed upward, but when swallowing, it folds downward and direct food into the esophagus.

The Device That Keeps Food from Entering the Pathway to the Lungs