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What is a cat flap?
A cat flap is at the bottom of a door and it is used for cats to get in and out of the house instead of having to open the door every time.
What organ is connected to the mouth by the esophagus?
The esophagus connects the pharynx to the stomach. In the conjunction between the pharynx, esophagus, and the larynx (windpipe), the larynx is covered by a flap of cartilage called the epiglottis to prevent food from traveling into the lungs. When this fails or closes too slow, the person experiences that the liquid/food "went down the wrong pipe".
What is the flap of tissue on top of the larynx?
bronchi
What is Guards entrances and exits of digestive system mean?
If you're referring to sphincters "guarding" entrances and exits, it means that these specific muscles close the structure to prevent backflow of body fluid. Ex: there is a sphincter between the esophagus and the stomach that "guards" the entrance to prevent the very acidic gastric juice from entering the esophagus and damaging the lining. The muscles around the eye and mouth can also be considered sphincters.
The flap that covers the nasal tract is called what?
epiglottis
What is the sphincter that guards the entrance of the esophagus into the stomach?
The lower esophageal sphincter guards the entrance of the stomach from the esophagus.
Does the soft palate guards the entrance into the stomach?
no
How should a female cat's stomach feel 4-5 weeks after spaying?
Usually the cats stomach will feel very soft. This is because muscle tissue has been cut through (sort of like human surgery on the stomach area) and in tie, you will see a flap on each side of the stomach flap back and forth. It's normal. Marcy
What is the flap on your cats stomach?
That is the feline equivalent of the beer belly. When cats get overweight, and then lose weight, they develop a flap on their belly which can look alarming. This is particularly common in male cats.
The muscle located at the end of the esophagus that guards the stomach opening is the?
The Lower Esophageal Sphincter.
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).
Is the flap to the esophagus up or down when food moves from the oral cavity to the stomach?
Down, the flap that I think you're referring to is the epiglottis which closes of your respiratory airway when you swallow so food is directed down the esophagus instead.
What is the epiglottis flap?
Think of it as the valve or switch in your throat that determines whether things (food, air, water) go into your lungs or into your stomach.
What is the purpose of the pylorous?
Pyloric sphincter is located at the base of the stomach and is the contracting ring of muscle which guards the entrance of the to small intestine.
What sounds do wings make?
flap flap flap.
How your Bodies Keep Food From Entering Lungs?
Epligottis Opens A Flap of Tissue and Covers the Lung and makes it go through the Stomach. Your Welcome :3
Why should you wear a rash guard?
Rash guards were initially developed for Surfers to protect the chest and stomach from a rash. This rash develops when the chest and stomach rub on the waxed surfboard. Rash Guards are now made with a coating to protect from the suns harmful UV rays. They are ideal because they are comfortable to wear and dry quickly.
