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During swallowing, the epiglottis covers the glottic opening to prevent aspiration of food or fluids into the lungs.
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∙ 15y agoThe epiglottis is a thin leaf shaped structure at the root of the tongue that covers the trachea and keeps out food and liquid from the airway.
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∙ 9y agocovered with mucous membrane and hyoid bones & larynx
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∙ 15y agothe epiglottis
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∙ 13y agoThe epiglottis.
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∙ 10y agoWhat membrane attach directly to the lung
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∙ 13y agoepiglottis
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∙ 13y agoEpiglottis
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∙ 12y agolarynx
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∙ 10y agoepiglotis
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What structure keeps you from choking when you swallow?
The epiglottis, which a piece of elastic cartilage that covers the opening of the trachea when eating or drinking to prevent you from choking.
What is the leaf shaped structure located superior to the larynx called?
Visceral Pleurae covers the external lung's surface
What is the epiglottis attached to which structure?
larynx
What Prevents aspiration of food into trachea?
gag reflex and the actual structure in the body is called the epiglottis.
The flap that covers the trachea?
the small flap is called the Epiglottis :)
When you swallow the epiglottis covers the opening to the?
When you swallow, the epiglottis covers the opening to the trachea (windpipe) to prevent food or liquid from entering and instead directs it to the esophagus for digestion. This action helps to protect the airway from foreign particles and ensures that food travels to the stomach safely.
What structure closes off the rest of the pharynx when we are eating so that food does not get into the larynx?
The structure that closes off the rest of the pharynx when we are eating is called the epiglottis. It is a flap-like structure located just above the larynx. When we swallow, the epiglottis covers the opening of the larynx, directing food and liquids towards the esophagus and preventing them from entering the airway.
What covers windpipes?
Epiglottis
What is the leaf shaped structure located superior to the larynx called?
Visceral Pleurae covers the external lung's surface
What structure keeps you from choking when you swallow?
The epiglottis, which a piece of elastic cartilage that covers the opening of the trachea when eating or drinking to prevent you from choking.
What is the tiny flap that covers the trachea during swallowing?
The epiglottis protects the trachea from food.
What covers the trachea during swallowing?
epiglottis
Does The epiglottis cover the top part of the ear canal?
No, the epiglottis covers the top part of the trachea.
What structure closes over the trachea to protect it during swallowing?
The epiglottis.
What is the epiglottis attached to which structure?
larynx
The flap that covers the nasal tract is called what?
epiglottis
What is the name of the lid that covers the opening of the windpipe?
epiglottis
