The prevents food or liquids from getting into the lungs.

the Epiglottis prevents food or liquids from entering the lungs.

Explanation:

when you swallow it covers the enterance to the lungs. Hope this helps :)

Epiglottis

Explanation:

During breathing, air travels from your mouth and pharynx into the larynx (toward your lungs). When you swallow, a flap called the epiglottis moves to block the entrance of food particles into your larynx and lungs. That prevents food from entering your lungs.

nope, but i have cleaned my brush in my cup of not as potentially harmful but nevertheless, very upsetting for scottish/british folks. especially if you've used the last teabag for it

explanation:

there could be something in that . . i am indeed an old scottish man!

there's a bit of bolshie-ness with it too though. i won't let go of the old ways . . tea and whisky . . whether the young whippersnappers like it or not!

you would need to check her bp before and after her activity.