The Epiglottis Is a Lidlike Structure That Closes the Larynx

question 99

True/False

The epiglottis is a lidlike structure that closes the larynx when food is swallowed and directs food into the esophagus.

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Definitions:

Use

The act of employing something for a particular purpose or function.

Action

In physiology, refers to the process by which muscles contract and lead to movement, or in a broader sense, any activity initiated by the nervous system.

Destruction

The act of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired.

Separation, Breakdown

The process of dividing or disassembling entities into parts, components or elements, often leading to a detailed analysis or decay.