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It is a cartillagenous flap within the larynx that effectively acts as a two way valve. It is the structurethat stops food going down the trachea and stops air going down the oesophagus.
the epiglottis is a flap of skin that blocks the trachea.
the tissue that covers the windpipe when you swallow
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoIn the throat....The Epiglottis is a flap that closes when we swallow and opens back up so we can breathe. It covers the larynx so food cannot travel down the trachea (windpipe) when we swallow so we do not inhale our food (choke). If you put your hand on your throat and swallow you can feel your larynx (Adams apple) rise up to meet your epiglottis.
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∙ 16y agoFrom Wikipedia
The epiglottis is a lid-like flap of elastic cartilage tissue covered with a mucus membrane, attached to the root of the tongue. It projects obliquely upwards behind the tongue and the hyoid bone.
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∙ 14y agoAt the back of your throat, at the root of your tounge. It's NOT the dangly thing that hangs in the back of your throat, that's your uvula. The epiglottis makes up part of your larynx
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∙ 13y agoat the back of the throat before the esophogus between the pharynx and the larynx
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∙ 12y agoWithin the neck.
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∙ 15y agobetween the pharynx and the larynx
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∙ 12y agoWithin the neck.
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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.
What acts as a lid over the entrance to the laryngopharynx?
The epiglottis is what acts as a lid over the entrance of the laryngopharynx. This is defined as a flap that is made of elastic cartilage tissue that is covered with a mucous membrane.
What is the flap that stops you choking?
It's called the epiglottis. Epiglottis, it is referred to as the 'guardian of the airways'.
What is the importance of the epiglottis during swallowing?
The epiglottis is a small flap of skin between the two ways that the esophagus divides. The importance of the epiglottis is so that food or drink doesn't go down your wind pipe into your lungs.
What is a flap of tissue that closes the passage to the trachea and lungs?
It is the epiglottis.
What is a flap of tissue that seals off your windpipe preventing food from entering?
That's your epiglottis.
Is also known as the guardian of the airways?
Epiglottis
What prevents food entering trachea when swallowing?
The epiglottis prevents the food you eat from entering the trachea.
What structure closes off the entrance to the larynx and trachea which prevents food or liquid from entering the respiratory system?
When swallowing, the epiglottis closes off the trachea to direct food down the esophagus.
When was Hakea epiglottis created?
Hakea epiglottis was created in 1805.
The larynx is covered by what during swallowing?
epiglottis...
What is the flap of cartilage behind your tongue called?
epiglottis
What structure covers the epiglottis?
During swallowing, the epiglottis covers the glottic opening to prevent aspiration of food or fluids into the lungs.
What is the small flap that seals of the trachea called?
This smalflap of tissue is known as the epiglottis. It blocks the trachea (windpipe) during the swallowing of food andliquids.
What is the tiny flap that covers the trachea during swallowing?
The epiglottis protects the trachea from food.
What is the flap called that protects the opening of the larynx is called?
The epiglottis.
