Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 1287 of 1700
What is the epiglottis?
- The tube from the mouth to the stomach
- The flap that covers the trachea during swallowing
- The muscle that moves food down the esophagus
- The tissue that makes saliva in the mouth
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Correct answer: The flap that covers the trachea during swallowing
If it loses tone, liquid can seep into the lungs.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.2: Nutrition and Fluid Needs
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026