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What is the name that controls the entrance to the stomach and prevents backflow to the esophagus?
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∙ 12y ago
i think its the epoglotis....but im not sure
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∙ 12y ago
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What is the valve that controls the entrance to the stomach and prevents back flow to the esophagus?
epiglottis
What is the valve that prevents blood returning to the right ventricle after it pumps?
The aortic semilunar valve prevents backflow of blood from the aorta to the left ventricle.The aortic valve prevents backflow of blood from the aorta to the left ventricle of the heart.aortic valve
Your epiglottis folds down to block the entrance to your windpipe when you do what?
The epiglottis blocks the entrance to your windpipe when you swallow. This action prevents food from entering your trachea instead of your esophagus.
Which heart valves prevent backflow into the ventricles?
The semilunar valves prevent backflow into the ventricles. The pulmonary semilunar valve prevents backflow in the right ventricle, and the aortic semilunar valve prevents backflow of blood in the left ventricle.
What do the veins have that prevents the backflow of blood?
valves
Which valve prevents backflow into the right atrium?
tricuspid
Into what chamber does the pulmonic valve prevent backflow of blood?
The pulmonic valve prevents backflow of blood into the right ventricle.
What prevents a person from choking?
An unobstructed airway.
Where are the spincters in the digestive system?
1st: inferior esophageal sphincter (near esophagus passin through the diaphragm, prevents the reflux of gastric juices into the esophagus). 2nd: pyloric sphincter (at the pyloric part of stomach, controls the flow of contents from the stomach into the duodenum). 3rd: internal, external anal sphincter (lies in the anal canal and controls the discharge of wastes).
What organ system blocks the entrance of pathogens into the body and prevents the loss of water from the body?
The integumentary system (skin) blocks the entrance of pathogens and prevents the loss of water.
What prevents food from coming back into the esophagus?
gastro oesophageal sphincter
What is the function of the pulmonary semilunar valve?
Prevents backflow of blood from the pulmonary trunk (artery) into the right ventricle
