Question

The tissue that prevents food from entering the trachea is the _______.
a. esophagus
b. pharynx
c. epiglottis
d. palate

Answer 1

The correct answer for this question is letter C. Epiglottis is the one who prevents food from entering the trachea. It moves in a back and forth manner. When a person swallows, it covers the entrance of the larynx by flattening itself backwards.