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The epiglottis is a little flap of skin that closes over your trachea (the airway) when you swallow food or water to prevent it from "going down the wrong tube."
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe function of the epiglottis is to block off food and liquids from entering the trachea (windpipe).
Allows air to pass through larynx into the rest of the respiratory system.
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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.
Functions of the epiglottis?
The function of the epiglottis is that it allows air to pass through the larynx and into the rest of the respiratory system. When swallowing food or drink, it covers the entrance to the larynx to prevent food and drink from entering the trachea (windpipe).well basically its right
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 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.
What is the flap of cartilage behind your tongue called?
epiglottis
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 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.
