what is the difference between gullet and glottis

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Gullet also called as oesophagus is long tubular structure through which food passes from mouth to stomach.

Glottis is the opening of the wind pipe (trachea). It is covered by a flap of skin called epiglottis that prevents entry of food into wind pipe.

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