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What is the main function of the epiglottis?
What is the main function of the epiglottis?
To cover the entrance to the trachea and prevent food or liquid from entering it.
How does air get warmed and filtered as it enters the respiratory system?
How does air get warmed and filtered as it enters the respiratory system?
Air is warmed and filtered in the inner nasal cavity and sinuses.
What is the function of the vocal cords in the larynx?
What is the function of the vocal cords in the larynx?
The vocal cords enable the ability to speak, shout, and sing.
