Breathing stops for a moment when swallowing. So no breathing occurs when swallowing.
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Epiglottis
It folds over the trachea during swallowing to prevent food from entering the windpipe.
It folds over the trachea during swallowing to prevent food from entering the windpipe.
When swallowing food or drink, it covers the entrance to the larynx to prevent food and drink from entering the windpipe.
well for one, you cannot breath while swallowing. Your windpipe closes so air/ o2 cannot pass through. Also you cannot talk, for the same reason
The epiglottis controls the opening to the trachea. It closes the larynx during swallowing so food will not enter the windpipe.
The epiglottis controls the opening to the trachea. It closes the larynx during swallowing so food will not enter the windpipe.
When swallowing food it enters into your digestive system through your esophagus. Air that is taken into your system enters the windpipe. The epiglottis which is a flap located between the esophagus and windpipe covers the windpipe so that food does not enter it by mistake. This allows for food and air to stay separated in the digestive system.
The larynx is located at the top of the trachea or windpipe. In the larynx, the vocal folds, commonly known as the vocal cords, close tightly when swallowing to prevent any food or drink from entering the trachea and lungs.
No, your larynx is used for speech purposes; it contains your vocal chords. The main swallowing mechanism is your esophagus with help from the epiglottis (the flap that covers up your windpipe, keeping things from slipping into your bronchial tubes and lungs)
There is a piece of cartilage called the epiglottis which folds over the opening of the larynx as the person is swallowing. This prevents food from going into the windpipe.