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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.
Food's Journey Through the Digestive System continued... The act of swallowing takes place in the pharynx partly as a reflex and partly under voluntary control. The tongue and soft palate -- the soft part of the roof of the mouth -- push food into the pharynx, which closes off the trachea.