A baby swallows her food and accidentally,it does not enter the esophagus. What structure does not function properly and diverted the food into the respiratory tract instead of the esophagus?
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epiglottis
Explanation:
The epiglottis is the structure at the top of the image. Prevent food from entering the respiratory tract. The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap in the throat that prevents food from entering the windpipe and the lungs. It stays open during breathing, allowing air into the larynx.