Question

what could happen if the epiglottis fails to close correctly over the trachea when a person swallows? ( 1point )

A. the person may experience heartburn

B. the person may choke

C. the person will experience a heart attack

D. the person will get swollen lymph nodes

Answer 1

@inkyvoyd @Kainui @leonardo0430 @KittyT @summerforever21 @adajiamcneal @morganchavez

Answer 2

Your opinion?

Answer 3

Is it a test?

Answer 4

no . QC

Answer 5

question(s) check

Answer 6

Epiglottis basically prevents the food from entering wind pipe while you swallow.

Answer 7

so would that be B? @IamStark

Answer 8

Yes.

Answer 9

Ok. Epiglottis is a flap present in the tracheal part that regulates the food intake and respiratory gas passage. So if it does not close properly, the person will choke

Answer 10

so u agree with B? @shreehari499

Answer 11

Yeah Of Course!