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These one-way 'doorways' are called valves. They exist in places such as the heart and the oesophagus/stomach opening.
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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 name of the small flap of tissue above the trachea?
glottus
What flap made of tissue that prevents blood from flowing backward is?
Heart valve.
The flap that covers the trachea?
the small flap is called the Epiglottis :)
What is the length of the epiglottis?
The epiglottis is very short, and fits right over the esophagus. It is a small flap of flexible cartilage tissue that protects the windpipe.
What is the little door like flap in the human body?
There are so many answers to that question. The uvula acts kind of like a door as well as any of the sphincters. The valves of the heart act like little doors also.
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 a flap of tissue that prevents blood from flowing backward?
a flap of tissue that prevants blood from flowing backward is
What is the flap of tissue on top of the larynx?
bronchi
What is a cat flap?
A cat flap is at the bottom of a door and it is used for cats to get in and out of the house instead of having to open the door every time.
What is the name of the flap of tissue at the top of the larynx?
The epiglottis
What is a flap of tissue that protects the opening of. The. Larynx?
Epiglottis
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 a flap tissue that closes the passage to the trachea and lungs?
which of these is a flap that shut off the passage to the trachea and lungs
Can you put a cat flap in an aluminium door?
no
What is the Flap of tissue where small and large intestine join?
the sopranus
The flap of tissue that closes when you swallow to protect you from choking is the?
Epiglottis
