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∙ 11y agoYes, the pharynx is an organ that is part of both the respiratory and digestive system.
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∙ 13y agoYes, the pharynx is an organ in the human digestive system and the human respiratory system. It is also important in vocalization.
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∙ 11y agodigestion system is the organ system for the esophagus
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∙ 13y agoYes, epiglottis is an organ.
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∙ 13y agoDigestive
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What organ covers the windpipe when you swallow?
When you EAT, you epiglottis covers your larynx. Otherwise nothing covers your larynx when you breathe in.
What organ is the flap that closes when you swallow to block off your trechea so food does not go down toward your lungs?
It's called the 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 is the flap of cartilage behind your tongue called?
epiglottis
What is the name of the organ that keeps food from going into the lungs?
The epiglottis
What is the smallest organ in the digestive system?
The Epiglottis is the smallest part to the Digestive System
What is the function of the epiglottis?
The epiglottis makes sure that food goes down the right tube.When you eat, the epiglottis covers the larynx, so the food or liquid does not enter your lungs. When you breath, the epiglottis stays loose to let the air into the lungs.keep food out of the lungs.
What organ covers the windpipe when you swallow?
When you EAT, you epiglottis covers your larynx. Otherwise nothing covers your larynx when you breathe in.
What organ is the flap that closes when you swallow to block off your trechea so food does not go down toward your lungs?
It's called the epiglottis
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.
What is the flap of cartilage behind your tongue called?
epiglottis
