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Where is heart and aorta and esophagus and trachea located?
mediastinummediastinum
What acts as a lid over the enterence to the esophagus?
The epiglottis
What acts as a lid over the entrance to the laryngopharynx?
The epiglottis is what acts as a lid over the entrance of the laryngopharynx. This is defined as a flap that is made of elastic cartilage tissue that is covered with a mucous membrane.
What is the leaf-like cartilage after the esophagus?
The leaf-like cartilage after the esophagus is the epiglottis. It is a flap of tissue that closes over the trachea during swallowing to prevent food from entering the airway.
What part of your throat that acts like a gateway sending air into the lungs and food down into the stomach?
The laryngopharynx passes food to the esophagus and air to the larynx.
How do i know if my ex is still in love with me or over me he acts like he still does but sometimes he acts like he dont?
You by how he looks at you if he smiles, and his actions around you.
13 What is a possible side effect of weakening of the cardiac sphincter?
A possible side effect of weakening of the cardiac sphincter is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This can lead to symptoms like heartburn, chest pain, and regurgitation of stomach acid into the esophagus. Over time, chronic GERD can damage the esophagus and increase the risk of developing complications like esophagitis or Barrett's esophagus.
The structure that prevents material from entering the windpipe?
The epiglottis is the flap of tissue that prevents food and liquid from entering the windpipe (trachea) when you swallow. It acts like a lid over the windpipe, directing food and liquid down the esophagus to the stomach.
How does heart burn afffect the body?
it can destroy your esophagus over time
what does GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) do?
Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseGastro Esophagus Reflux DiseaseGERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Movement of food from the stomach into the esophagus is usually prevented by?
The movement of food from the stomach into the esophagus is usually prevented by the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The LES is a muscular valve that closes off the entrance to the stomach after food has entered. This helps to keep the stomach contents from flowing back up into the esophagus.
What did the Gorgons have control over?
They guard the entrance to the Underworld.
