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What prevents food from getting into the lungs is an Aorta.
What prevents food from getting into the lungs is an Aorta.
Epiglottis
nope.. the trachea
What prevents food from getting into the lungs is an Aorta.
Prevents food and water entering the lungs
lungs, liquids, lipids
Food can be prevented from entering the larynx if a person has issues with eating, or if their esophagus is giving them problems. Large food pieces can cause this as well.
Trachea
backward movement of epiglotis
lungs
The lungs are protected from external or outside damage by the rib cage.