The structure that prevents food from entering the larynx is the
A)epiglottis.
B)pharynx.
C)uvula.
D)soft palate.
E)tongue.

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The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that covers the larynx when we swallow, preventing food and liquid from entering the respiratory system. The pharynx, uvula, soft palate, and tongue are involved in the process of chewing and swallowing but do not provide a physical barrier against food entering the larynx.

The Structure That Prevents Food from Entering the Larynx Is