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The ________ Is a Lidlike Structure That Seals the Larynx

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


Definitions:

Myocardial Muscle Tissue

The muscle tissue of the heart, responsible for the contraction and relaxation that pumps blood through the body.

Flexor

The muscle of a muscle team that bends a part.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of muscle that is connected to bones and is involved in the movement of body parts voluntarily.

Extensor

The muscle of a muscle team that extends a part, allowing the joint to straighten.

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