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What happens when respiratory and digestive system meet?
The epiglottis in the Oral Cavity
What happens if the epiglottis doesnt woRk properly?
you get hiccups
Is chewing tobacco for 1 year can happens throat cancer?
Yes it can it can damage the esophagus and epiglottis
What is a flap of tissue that closes the passage to the trachea and lungs?
It is the epiglottis.
What happens if the epiglottis of a person isn't working?
If a persons epiglottis is not working properly, there are several different things that can happen. You can get acid reflux, trouble swallowing, and your food could go to the wrong place when you eat.
What is a flap of tissue that seals off your windpipe preventing food from entering?
That's your epiglottis.
What structure covers the epiglottis?
During swallowing, the epiglottis covers the glottic opening to prevent aspiration of food or fluids into the lungs.
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 small flap that seals of the trachea called?
This smalflap of tissue is known as the epiglottis. It blocks the trachea (windpipe) during the swallowing of food andliquids.
What is the tiny flap that covers the trachea during swallowing?
The epiglottis protects the trachea from food.
What happens if didnt have enough thiamine in your diet?
you die
