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Without it, we would breathe into the lungs anything that we tried to swallow. It would be very ugly.
food would go into your lungs. it could build up quickly, and you can suffocate and die.
So, do not think about it.
dont ever think about because if you notice the epigottis is the thing that helps you swallow
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe epiglottis can become swollen because of either an infection or allergic reaction. The infection is usually bacterial and causes the epiglottis to become red, swollen and sometimes covered in pus. An allergic reaction (usually to food or medication) causes the epiglottis to become swollen with a watery or pale color.
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∙ 10y agoYou know, I have wondered this too... And apparently you can, but you have to got through therapy to learn a new way of swallowing so that you don't choke to death.
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∙ 11y agoYes. My nephew was born without one.
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∙ 14y agoyou might not be able to.
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Is also known as the guardian of the airways?
Epiglottis
What prevents food entering trachea when swallowing?
The epiglottis prevents the food you eat from entering the trachea.
What is the flap of cartilage behind your tongue called?
epiglottis
What is the flap called that protects the opening of the larynx is called?
The epiglottis.
The flap of tissue that closes when you swallow to protect you from choking?
It is called the Epiglottis. If you talk while eating, your epiglottis and your esophagus are open, so instead of going down the esophagus, it goes down the epiglottis. Have you ever heard someone say 'It went down the wrong tube' when you choke? This is what they mean.
What is a flap of tissue that closes the passage to the trachea and lungs?
It is the epiglottis.
What is a flap of tissue that seals off your windpipe preventing food from entering?
That's your epiglottis.
Is also known as the guardian of the airways?
Epiglottis
What prevents food entering trachea when swallowing?
The epiglottis prevents the food you eat from entering the trachea.
What structure closes off the entrance to the larynx and trachea which prevents food or liquid from entering the respiratory system?
When swallowing, the epiglottis closes off the trachea to direct food down the esophagus.
When was Hakea epiglottis created?
Hakea epiglottis was created in 1805.
The larynx is covered by what during swallowing?
epiglottis...
What is the flap of cartilage behind your tongue called?
epiglottis
What structure covers the epiglottis?
During swallowing, the epiglottis covers the glottic opening to prevent aspiration of food or fluids into the lungs.
What is the small flap that seals of the trachea called?
This smalflap of tissue is known as the epiglottis. It blocks the trachea (windpipe) during the swallowing of food andliquids.
What is the tiny flap that covers the trachea during swallowing?
The epiglottis protects the trachea from food.
What is the flap called that protects the opening of the larynx is called?
The epiglottis.
