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What is the name of the structure that prevents fluid from entering the nasopharynx during swallowing?
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The uvula flips up during swallowing to prevent fluid from entering the nasopharynx.
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The flap that covers the trachea?
the small flap is called the Epiglottis :)
Movement of food from the stomach into the esophagus is usually prevented by?
Food is supposed to enter the oesophagus for it to reach the stomach.If you mean what prevents food from entering the trachea/windpipe, then the epiglottis is a leaf-shaped piece of cartilage that closes over the trachea to prevent food/drink from entering it during swallowing.
What feature of cell prevents water from entering the cell?
Phospholipids in the cell membrane prevent water from entering a cell.
WhAT Prevents food or liquid entering the airways?
the food pipe or the uvula
Swallowing occurs in two major phases?
1st phase- Bolus(chewed, moistened and lubricated by saliva), is moved to the pharynx from the upper surface of the tongue. This is done voluntarily. 2nd phase- contractions of thee pharyngeal walls is what enables food to move through the pharynx. Elevation of the soft palate prevents food from entering into the nose. Elevation of the larynx and epiglottis prevents food from entering into the air passages. Communications with the cavity of the mouth is prevented by the base of the tongue. 3rd phase- Passing of the fod from the esophagus to the stomach. The 2nd and 3rd phases are involuntary.
What prevents food entering trachea when swallowing?
The epiglottis prevents the food you eat from entering the trachea.
Which structure prevents food from entering the air?
The epiglottis.
What is the flap the closes off the larynx and prevents food and water from entering the larynx during swallowing?
It's called the 'epiglottis'.
Flap of tissue which prevents food the food from entering the windpipe when swallowing?
The epiglottis sort of hangs down in the back of the throat and it helps prevent food from entering the trachea when we eat.
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.
What technique prevents people from choking?
swallowing
In humans which structure prevents food from entering the tranchea?
it is called the epiglottis, it is made out of cartilage
The structure that prevents material from entering the windpipe?
Ans.........Cartilage or It is constructed of inflexible cartilage that always maintains it's shape.
What is the main of flame trap?
A device that prevents a gas flame from entering the supply pipe.A device that prevents a gas flame from entering the supply pipe.
When an employer prevents workers from entering their workplace it is called what?
When an employer prevents workers from entering their workplace it is called a lockout.
The flap that covers the trachea?
the small flap is called the Epiglottis :)
When an employer prevents workers from the entering their workplace it is called an?
lockout
