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The epiglottis is a flap that protects the Trachea, breathing tube, from getting substances such as food in it. One side of it is covered with cells that are part of the digestive tract and the other side is covered with cells from the breathing tract. It even has some taste buds on it.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe epiglottis opens to allow air through and closes to allow food pass down the oesophagus to prevent it from traveling down the wrong tube.
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What is the job that the the epiglottis performs?
Epiglottis's job is to prevent food entering the trachea and forces the food into the oesphagus.
What is a flap of tissue that closes the passage to the trachea and lungs?
It is the epiglottis.
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
Does the epiglottis let food into the trachea?
sometimes, it's known as "going down the wrong pipe". It does a good job usually.
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.
The larynx is covered by what during swallowing?
epiglottis...
What is the flap of cartilage behind your tongue called?
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 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.
