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In humans which structure prevents food from entering the tranchea?
it is called the epiglottis, it is made out of cartilage
Is also known as the guardian of the airways?
Epiglottis
What prevents food entering trachea when swallowing?
The epiglottis prevents the food you eat from entering the trachea.
What is the flap of cartilage behind your tongue called?
epiglottis
What is the flap called that protects the opening of the larynx is called?
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 tissue is the epiglottis?
The epiglottis is actually a flap of connective tissue that is made of elastic cartilage at the base of the tongue
In humans which structure prevents food from entering the tranchea?
it is called the epiglottis, it is made out of cartilage
What is a flap of tissue that closes the passage to the trachea and lungs?
It is the epiglottis.
What is the leaf like structure which prevents the entry of food into the respiratory passages?
The epiglottis is the structure that prevents the entry of food into the respiratory system. It is made of connective tissue.
What is a flap of tissue that seals off your windpipe preventing food from entering?
That's your epiglottis.
Is also known as the guardian of the airways?
Epiglottis
What prevents food entering trachea when swallowing?
The epiglottis prevents the food you eat from entering the trachea.
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 flap of cartilage behind your tongue called?
epiglottis
The larynx is covered by what during swallowing?
epiglottis...
