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[[1]] covers the windpipe while swallowing.


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Detailed Solution

Concept- Epiglottis  covers the windpipe while swallowing. The cartilaginous flap above the voice box and behind the tongue is epiglottis.
While swallowing there is a chance of getting food into the windpipe. To prevent this possibility epiglottis covers the windpipe and stops food from entering the windpipe.
Hence, epiglottis is the correct answer.
 
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