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When you EAT, you epiglottis covers your larynx. Otherwise nothing covers your larynx when you breathe in.
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What is the position of the epiglottis as you swallow?
Windpipe
What is the name of the lid that covers the opening of the windpipe?
epiglottis
Is the pore the organ that covers and protects the body?
The skin is an organ, and it is the organ that covers and protects the body.
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.
Is a windpipe an organ a system or a tissue?
i dont think so i think it just gateway
What is the position of the epiglottis as you swallow?
Windpipe
Is windpipe an organ?
yes
Is your windpipe an organ?
yes
What closes over the windpipe when you swallow?
lungs
What covers the windpipe while you are eating so that food does not go down the windpipe?
Epiglottis...
Where do your esophagus and windpipe meet?
They meet at the epiglottis. The epiglottis is the flap of muscle that closes over your windpipe when you swallow food.
How do you get a pill out of the windpipe?
If you swallow a pill and it accidentally passes into the windpipe, it will undoubtedly feel uncomfortable. You can get the pill out by coughing it up.
What organ closes off the windpipe from food?
The glottus
What is a flexible flap of tissue called the automatically closes over the windpipe when you swallow to prevent food to enter the windpipe and lungs?
the epiglottis
What is the name of the lid that covers the opening of the windpipe?
epiglottis
What organ system does the windpipe belong to?
It belongs to the respiratory system
When you swallow to prevent food from entering the trachea?
Your epiglottis is a little piece of cartilage and connective tissue that covers the opening of your trachea when you swallow to prevent anything in your throat from entering your windpipe (trachea). If you inhale, hiccup, or laugh hysterically while you're swallowing, then any loose material present in the esophagus can enter your windpipe while your epiglottis is trying to let you breathe. As long as you don't inhale when you swallow, you should be fine. You might want to see a specialist if you continue to have problems.
