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