What is epoglotis?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

it is a cartilagenous structure which prevents entry of materials from digestive tract from respiratory tract.When we open mouth it close.

Wiki User

∙ 12y ago

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What is the name that controls the entrance to the stomach and prevents backflow to the esophagus?

i think its the epoglotis....but im not sure

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