How does the epiglottis work to protect the respiratory system?

Answer 1

The epiglottis, a small flap in the throat, works by using nerves to sense when food is being swallowed. As food is on its way down, the epiglottis seals the opening of the trachea so that you don't accidentally swallow food into your lungs.

Answer 2

epiglottis closed up to protect food from entering the lungs

Answer 3

flap of cartilage that close when u swallow to prevent food from going down your trachea (windpipe)

Answer 4

it would it diifcult to breathe cause the bacteria is building up in the respiratory tract

Answer 5

It prevents food and liquid from entering the trachea and only allows air to go there

Answer 6

The epiglottis is very important. It covers the larynx, so food and liquid does not enter the windpipe or the lungs.

Answer 7

It prevents volentary entry into the lungs unless it is healthy air!

Answer 8

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