If the digestive and respiratory tracts were completely separate in humans, there would be no need for a. swallowing. b. a nose. c. an epiglottis. d. a diaphragm. e. All of these are correct.
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Step 1: The epiglottis is a small flap of tissue that prevents food and drink from entering the windpipe when swallowing. Show more…
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