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It's called the epiglottis. Epiglottis, it is referred to as the 'guardian of the airways'.
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What does the epiglottis do?
So food or water will not enter into your windpipe and breathing system (lungs). The food and water then avoid going down the windpipe because of this flap - the epiglottis and go into the digestive track - down the esophagus.
What structure keeps you from choking when you swallow?
The epiglottis, which a piece of elastic cartilage that covers the opening of the trachea when eating or drinking to prevent you from choking.
The flap that covers the trachea?
the small flap is called the Epiglottis :)
How fast does a bee flap its wings?
Most hummingbirds flap their wings about 50 or so times a second. Moravia They have special wing that bend so that they can flap their wings faster
Can choking someone give them a black eye?
NO
The flap of tissue that closes when you swallow to protect you from choking is the?
Epiglottis
What doest the epiglottis do?
It is a flap of skin that stops food from going down the windpipe
What helps to separate the digestive system from the respiratory system?
The epiglottis a flap of skin that stops food from entering your windpipe.
What effect does choking have on your lungs?
Choking affects the lungs by choking
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.
What is epiglottis and what is its purpose?
It's a "flap" that covers either the trachea or esophagus. It prevents you from choking. When you eat, it covers the trachea so food will go down the esophagus and not the windpipe (trachea). If food gets down your trachea, you will choke.
What sounds do wings make?
flap flap flap.
Is choking abuse?
Someone choking you, YES.
Would could happen in the future with greenhouse gas?
flap could flap and the flap could explode the flap earth
What if your baby is choking by the stomach cord?
Call 911! It doesn't matter what the baby is choking on, just that it's choking.
What is the precaution for choking for adults?
The precaution for choking for adults is the same as it is for children. To prevent choking thoroughly chew food.
What part of speech is flap?
The word flap is a regular verb. Flap can also be a noun.
