0
This flap of tissue helps prevent food from going down your windpipe?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Epiglottis
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
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.
Where do you find ciliated epihelial cells in the human body?
You can find them in the trachea which is another name for the windpipe! Hope this helps! You can find them in the trachea which is another name for the windpipe! Hope this helps!
What cell tissue helps animal move?
The cell tissue that helps animals move is called connective tissue. This type of tissue is often found in muscles.
How long does it take to get out vagina mucus?
Not sure about your question, but mucus is a normal thing for the vagina. The tissue in the vaginal sheath contains goblet cells that secrete mucus. This is completely normal and helps to prevent tissue damage. If the vagina did not stay moist, that would be completely unhealthy and require treatment to prevent permanent damage.
How does the esophogist help?
The esophagus helps move food from the mouth to the stomach through a series of coordinated muscle contractions called peristalsis. It also prevents food and fluids from going into the windpipe by closing off the trachea when swallowing.
Why are escharotomy's done?
Escharotomy is performed to relieve pressure caused by circumferential burns or other conditions where swelling has led to compromised blood flow and potential tissue damage. By cutting through the eschar (dead tissue), the procedure helps to restore blood flow and prevent further tissue damage.
What helps to separate the digestive system from the respiratory system?
The epiglottis a flap of skin that stops food from entering your windpipe.
How does flossing reduce aging?
Flossing helps to prevent gum disease, which can contribute to the breakdown of gum tissue and bone structure in the mouth. This can help maintain a healthy mouth and prevent premature aging of the gums and teeth.
How does the inflammatory response cause the 4 signs of inflammation?
The purpose of inflammation are:to reduce the spread of pathogens, to destroy them and to prevent the entry of additional pathogensto remove damaged tissue and cell debrisand to begin the repair of the damaged tissue. hope this helps=)
What animial tissue helps animials conserve heat?
fat tissue
Knowing the difference between the niprnet and siprnet helps prevent what?
It helps to prevent Spillage.
A growth of tissue at the back of the throat which helps fight infection?
Your tonsil is a growth of tissue at the back of the throat which helps fight infection.
