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a baby swallows her food and accidentally, it does mot enter the esophagus. what structure dies not function properly and diverted the food into thr respiratory tract instead of the esophagus?​

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Answer:

Epiglottis.

It is tiny and flexible cartilage located at the entrance of the larynx that opens and closes to ensure that the food does not enter the trachea. It closes when food passes (when you swallow), and opens when air enters (when you inhale).

If the food enters the wrong way, it means that the epiglottis does not function properly. And, it is dangerous.

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