What is the function of the epiglottis?

A. To line the interior of the thoracic cavity.
B. To increase the buffering capacity of blood.
C. To separate the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.
D. To cover the trachea when food is being swallowed.
E. To bind to carbon dioxide in red blood cells.


Answer: D

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