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The structure that prevents material from entering the windpipe?
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Ans.........Cartilage or It is constructed of inflexible cartilage that always maintains it's shape.
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Your epiglottis folds down to block the entrance to your windpipe when you do what?
The epiglottis blocks the entrance to your windpipe when you swallow. This action prevents food from entering your trachea instead of your esophagus.
Flap of tissue which prevents food the food from entering the windpipe when swallowing?
The epiglottis sort of hangs down in the back of the throat and it helps prevent food from entering the trachea when we eat.
Why are the walls of the windpipe made of stiff material?
So it doesn't collapse when you breathe. =]
What structure is known as the windpipe?
The Trachea is commonly referred to as the windpipe
What flap of tissue prevents food going into the windpipe?
pharynx
Your epiglottis folds down to block the entrance to your windpipe when you do what?
The epiglottis blocks the entrance to your windpipe when you swallow. This action prevents food from entering your trachea instead of your esophagus.
The flap of tissue that closes over the windpipe and prevents food or water from entering the?
it is called the epiglottis.. i think that answers your question :P
Flap of tissue which prevents food the food from entering the windpipe when swallowing?
The epiglottis sort of hangs down in the back of the throat and it helps prevent food from entering the trachea when we eat.
Why are the walls of the windpipe made of stiff material?
So it doesn't collapse when you breathe. =]
What are the Glottis and Epiglottis in the respiratory system?
The glottis opens into the windpipe and is responsible for the production of sound. While the epiglottis is a cartilaginous flap on top of the glottis that prevents the food from entering the larynx. The main difference between glottis and epiglottis is their function and structure.
What prevents windpipe from collapsing?
Rings of Cartilage prevents the windpipe from collapsing.cartilage ringsIt is constructed of inflexible cartilage that always maintains it's shape.
What structure prevents the passage of food into the trachea?
There are two pipes, the windpipe (trachea) and the esophagus. When you eat food, a little flap (the epiglottis) goes over the windpipe to stop you getting food into your lungs. That's why when you try to eat with your mouth full you often choke. (You're trying to breathe and eat at the same time!)
What structure is known as the windpipe?
The Trachea is commonly referred to as the windpipe
What prevent food from entering the windpipe when swallowing?
Epiglottis
What flat tissue prevents food to enter the windpipe?
The epiglottis.
What flap of tissue prevents food going into the windpipe?
pharynx
What keeps the food from entering the respiratory system?
You have a sort of flap in the back of your throat called the epiglottis. When you swallow, the epiglottis flaps down over your trachea (windpipe) which prevents food from entering your respiratory system. So the epiglottis is what keeps food from entering the respiratory system.
