Esophagus vs. Trachea: Understanding the Pathways to Your Stomach & Lungs
The passage to the stomach and lungs is different.
Food and drinks go through the esophagus and into the stomach, while air goes through the trachea and into the lungs.
The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that covers the trachea when you swallow, preventing food or drink from entering your lungs.
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