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The tissue which diverts food from the trachea upon swallowing is the?
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Epiglottis.
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The flap that covers the trachea?
the small flap is called the Epiglottis :)
What is the cartilaginous structure at the base of a tongue that helps to prevent food and liquid from entering the trachea during swallowing?
Epiglottis
DurinG swallowing does the epiglottis cover the esophagus to prevent choking?
Covers the trachea not the oesophagus since the oesophagus is where your food goes down.
What will most likely happen when food is in the trachea?
There is a skin flap which is called the epiglottis. The epiglottis covers the trachea upon reflexes.
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 closes over the trachea when swallowing?
The epiglottis covers the opening to the trachea when swallowing - thereby preventing food/drink entering the trachea and lungs.
What happens to the shape of trachea when swallowing food?
It is important that food not go down the trachea, or expand the esophagus into the trachea or larynx. The epiglottis blocks the trachea when swallowing, and the change in shape makes this more effective.
What is the flap of tissue that covers trachea to prevent choking when swallowing?
The epiglottis is the flap of tissue that covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the airway. It acts as a protective barrier, ensuring that these substances are directed towards the esophagus instead of the lungs.
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.
The flap that covers the trachea?
the small flap is called the Epiglottis :)
What is the tiny flap that covers the trachea during swallowing?
The epiglottis protects the trachea from food.
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.
How does the trachea walls accommodate both breathing and swallowing?
the epiglottis prevent food to the trachea
What prevents food entering trachea when swallowing?
The epiglottis prevents the food you eat from entering the trachea.
During swallowing food is blocked from entering the trachea by the?
epiglottis
What does your epglottis do?
The epiglottis closes off the trachea during swallowing to keep food and liquid from entering the trachea, and directs the food and liquid to the esophagus.
What is the function of the epiglottis in the human body Thank you?
The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that selectively blocks the trachea and the esophagus as needed. It blocks the esophagus, allowing flow through the trachea when breathing. It blocks the trachea, allowing flow through the esophagus when swallowing. This prevents choking and inhalation of food.
