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What is the flap that directs food and air to its proper passage?
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The Epiglottis
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What is titgipseol unscrambled?
The anagram is "epiglottis" - a flap in the throat that directs air to the trachea (to lungs), and food to the esophagus (to stomach).
What is the difference between the epiglottis and the glottis?
The epiglottis "directs traffic". It is the flap that covers the larynx to prevent the passage of food and liquids. The glottis Also called the glottic cleft, is the space between the vocal folds & arytenoid cartilages of the larynx where speech takes place. The epiglottis is the flap of cartilage covered by a membrane that is attached to the entrance of the larynx. The glottis is part of the larynx that is made up of the vocal cords. glottis is the hole, epiglottis is the flap. epiglottis flap open = air " " closed = food
What is a common passage for both digestive and the respiratory systems?
The pharynx (and the glottis flap) in the throat are used by both systems, i.e. to swallow food and to breathe.
How do you prepare dietician interview questions for interview?
A Dietician is a trained person who directs the people to take the healthy food and nutrients. He helps to promote good health through the proper intakes of food and proper eating habits. So, try to show it in your answers.
What is the epiglottis and what is its function?
The epiglottis is a little flap of mucus covered tissue that is attached to the root of the tongue. It is not the uvula (aka: the hang down thing in your mouth). Its purpose is to prevent food going into the airway passage.
What is the oral grooves function?
It directs food to the mouth.
Where does oral groove found in paramecium?
It directs food to the mouth.
What structure of the human body keeps food from going down the wrong pipe?
There is a flap that connects the esophogus with the trachea. The flap opens when you breathe or talk. The flap closes when you swallow food. If you talk or breathe while you eat food. the flap opens and food goes down to your lungs. Then, you choke.
Flap over the glottis during swallowing of food?
epiglottis
What flap of tissue prevents food going into the windpipe?
pharynx
What is the passageway for food and air?
The Oropharynx is the common passage for food and air. Liquid, food, and air all pass through this passage.
What flap diverts food and water from the respiratory structure into the esophagus?
Epiglottis
