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What opens the trachea?

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∙ 12y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

the trachea is held open by rings of cartilages

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Flap that opens and closes the trachea?

The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage that opens and closes the trachea. It is located at the root of the tongue.


Does the epiglottis prevent food from entering the trachea?

The epiglottis closes the trachea when eating and drinking. After you swallow, the epiglottis re-opens the trachea and closes the esophagus.


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The esophagus and trachea open into the throat and mouth.


Why you should not talk or laugh while eating?

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What is between trachea and lungs?

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