The function of the epiglottis is that it allows air to pass through the larynx and into the rest of the respiratory system. When swallowing food or drink, it covers the entrance to the larynx to prevent food and drink from entering the trachea (windpipe).
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it avoids particles from digestive tract entering trachea
The epiglottis is a little flap of skin that closes over your trachea (the airway) when you swallow food or water to prevent it from "going down the wrong tube."
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During swallowing, the epiglottis covers the glottic opening to prevent aspiration of food or fluids into the lungs.
The epiglottis is what acts as a lid over the entrance of the laryngopharynx. This is defined as a flap that is made of elastic cartilage tissue that is covered with a mucous membrane.
It's called the epiglottis. Epiglottis, it is referred to as the 'guardian of the airways'.
The epiglottis is a little flap of skin that closes over your trachea (the airway) when you swallow food or water to prevent it from "going down the wrong tube."
It is the epiglottis.
That's your epiglottis.
Epiglottis
The epiglottis prevents the food you eat from entering the trachea.
When swallowing, the epiglottis closes off the trachea to direct food down the esophagus.
Hakea epiglottis was created in 1805.
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During swallowing, the epiglottis covers the glottic opening to prevent aspiration of food or fluids into the lungs.
This smalflap of tissue is known as the epiglottis. It blocks the trachea (windpipe) during the swallowing of food andliquids.
The epiglottis protects the trachea from food.