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Give the Functions of the Following: Epiglottis - Biology

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प्रश्न

Give the functions of the following:

Epiglottis

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उत्तर

Epiglottis = It closes the glottis during swallowing of food.

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पाठ 19: Respiratory System - Exercise [पृष्ठ १७६]

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फ्रँक Biology [English] Class 9 ICSE
पाठ 19 Respiratory System
Exercise | Q 14.4 | पृष्ठ १७६

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