The uvula is a nifty bit of tissue that hangs in the back of your mouth. It plays a function in creating guttural sounds in languages like German, and the click sounds of some African languages.
It does not cover the windpipe during eating and drinking. That is the function of the epiglottis.
It does however block the nasopharynx and prevents food from entering the nasal cavity.
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