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What is Puncturing the trachea during choking and obstructed breathing termed?
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Traumatic asphyxia.
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Is trachea a common passageway for breathing?
yes the trachea is a passage for breathing
What is the function of the epiglottis in the human body Thank you?
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.
What is a insect trachea?
trachea is the breathing of insects
What caused choking?
Choking is caused by food or an item being stuck in the esophagus. Esophagus is the passage to the lungs and the stomach. So if food gets stuck in the esophagus, the lungs get blocked from receiving oxygen as well.
What is your breathing pipe called?
trachea
What structure keeps you from choking when you swallow?
The epiglottis, which a piece of elastic cartilage that covers the opening of the trachea when eating or drinking to prevent you from choking.
How does the trachea compare to the esophagus?
The trachea is in front of the esophagus. The trachea is for breathing while the esophagus is for delivering food to the stomach.
How does the trachea walls accommodate both breathing and swallowing?
the epiglottis prevent food to the trachea
What is epiglottis and what is its purpose?
It's a "flap" that covers either the trachea or esophagus. It prevents you from choking. When you eat, it covers the trachea so food will go down the esophagus and not the windpipe (trachea). If food gets down your trachea, you will choke.
What does breathing system contain?
The breathing system contains the lungs, trachea, pharynx, mouth and nose
What does the breathing system contain?
The breathing system contains the lungs, trachea, pharynx, mouth and nose
What are large passageways in the chest that lead into the lungs?
The bronchial tubes connect the trachea (breathing tube) to the lungs.
