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The epiglottis prevents food from entering the trachea. When swallowing, the epiglottis covers the opening of the larynx, thus blocking food and drink from entering the trache â¦ a. 9 people found this useful.
1 The other is the trachea, which is the opening air must pass through to get to the lungs. 2  When swallowing occurs, the trachea is covered by a flap called the epiglottis, which prevents food from entering the lungs. 3  The trachea splits into the left and right main stem bronchae. 4  These lead to the left and right lungs.