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When you swallow, the epiglottis shifts position, so that food goes into your stomach, and not to your lungs. Without it, there is a very high danger of getting food or liquids in your lungs. This would be considered life threatening in a short (hours) time, and require immediate medical care.
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In humans which structure prevents food from entering the tranchea?
it is called the epiglottis, it is made out of cartilage
How long does a live?
very long
Short term illness for epiglottis?
Epiglottis is also known as throat irritation. It is a very short-term problem and is most commonly known as a sore throat.
Why is the epiglottis important to feeding?
The epiglottis is very important because it stops the food from going into your trachea (windpipe). It guides the food to bypass the trachea and straight to your oesophagus.
What is a flap of tissue that closes the passage to the trachea and lungs?
It is the epiglottis.
How long does a spier live?
very long
Can a lobster live a long time?
Lobsters can live for a very, very long time, if not caught to be eaten or whatnot, they can live to be well over 100 years old.
What is a flap of tissue that seals off your windpipe preventing food from entering?
That's your epiglottis.
How long can a oak tree live with out water?
Not very long
How long does a tic live?
the tic will live a very long time unless u kill it
How long do snorkies live?
snorkies will live for a very long time mabe 5 to 20
What structure covers the epiglottis?
During swallowing, the epiglottis covers the glottic opening to prevent aspiration of food or fluids into the lungs.
