Epiglottis.
the small flap is called the Epiglottis :)
Epiglottis
Covers the trachea not the oesophagus since the oesophagus is where your food goes down.
There is a skin flap which is called the epiglottis. The epiglottis covers the trachea upon reflexes.
Food is supposed to enter the oesophagus for it to reach the stomach.If you mean what prevents food from entering the trachea/windpipe, then the epiglottis is a leaf-shaped piece of cartilage that closes over the trachea to prevent food/drink from entering it during swallowing.
The epiglottis covers the opening to the trachea when swallowing - thereby preventing food/drink entering the trachea and lungs.
It is important that food not go down the trachea, or expand the esophagus into the trachea or larynx. The epiglottis blocks the trachea when swallowing, and the change in shape makes this more effective.
The epiglottis is the flap of tissue that covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the airway. It acts as a protective barrier, ensuring that these substances are directed towards the esophagus instead of the lungs.
The epiglottis sort of hangs down in the back of the throat and it helps prevent food from entering the trachea when we eat.
the small flap is called the Epiglottis :)
The epiglottis protects the trachea from food.
This smalflap of tissue is known as the epiglottis. It blocks the trachea (windpipe) during the swallowing of food andliquids.
the epiglottis prevent food to the trachea
The epiglottis prevents the food you eat from entering the trachea.
epiglottis
The epiglottis closes off the trachea during swallowing to keep food and liquid from entering the trachea, and directs the food and liquid to the esophagus.
The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that selectively blocks the trachea and the esophagus as needed. It blocks the esophagus, allowing flow through the trachea when breathing. It blocks the trachea, allowing flow through the esophagus when swallowing. This prevents choking and inhalation of food.