Assertion: epiglottis | /r/CapableOf | play important role
Facets:
value: in digestion
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: in the respiratory protection
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: mostly
type: DEGREE
value: in speech
type: OTHER
value: in the respiratory system
type: LOCATION
Source sentences:
text: The epiglottis also plays an important role in the respiratory system.
text: The epiglottis has a couple of key functions, mostly playing important roles in digestion and speech.
text: This diversion of swallowed particles to the oesophagus also means that the epiglottis plays an important role in digestion.
text: It consists of cartilage and plays an important role in the respiratory protection by preventing the delivery of food and saliva into the lungs.
text: While swallowing food, epiglottis plays an important role.