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The epiglottis is a small flap in the back of the throat that closes over the air pipe when swallowing so no food can go down the tracia (air pipe).
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What is the function of the uvula and epiglottis?
Uvula and epiglottis are often mistaken for the same protrusion found in the back of the throat - the uvula. The uvula hangs from the soft palate and is visible when we open our mouth. However, epiglottis refers to a different part. This flap is located lower, and serve as the covering of the glottis.
In the human body the is a muscular membrane. A. epiglottis C. diaphragm B. esophagus D. bolus?
Diaphragm
What role and function does the epiglottis play?
the epiglottis is the little flap that closes whenever you swallow to keep the food, water, spit, and whatever else you swallow from going into your lungs. It helps the digestive system because it keeps the things you eat and drink going down your esophagus (throat), which takes it to your stomach, and so on.
The larynx is covered by what during swallowing?
epiglottis...
What structure covers the epiglottis?
During swallowing, the epiglottis covers the glottic opening to prevent aspiration of food or fluids into the lungs.
How many epiglottis in the human body?
There is one epiglottis in the human body.
What are the vacuoles role in metabolism?
Ingestion
What is ingestion's role in metabolism?
its lyosomes
How do you use the word epiglottis in a sentence?
Example sentence: No human being could survive without an epiglottis.
Can the epiglottis flutter for any reason?
The epiglottis does not flutter. The part of the human body that is able to flutter is the thoracic diaphragm and these spasms are called hiccups.
How can you absorb uranium?
Uranium enter in the human body by ingestion or inhalation.
What is the function of the uvula and epiglottis?
Uvula and epiglottis are often mistaken for the same protrusion found in the back of the throat - the uvula. The uvula hangs from the soft palate and is visible when we open our mouth. However, epiglottis refers to a different part. This flap is located lower, and serve as the covering of the glottis.
Where does the epiglottis go in the human body?
It doesn't go anywhere per say, but it does move. The epiglottis is a piece of cartilage that covers the opening of the trachea when eating to prevent food or drink from entering.
What is a flap of tissue that closes the passage to the trachea and lungs?
It is the epiglottis.
What are the four stages of processing food that occur in the human body?
ingestion, absorption, digestion and elimination
In the human body the is a muscular membrane. A. epiglottis C. diaphragm B. esophagus D. bolus?
Diaphragm
Is ingestion a role for the Plasma Membrane in Metabolism?
Yes, it is; yet it is just one of the many Roles that It Serves.
