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The epiglottis, which a piece of elastic cartilage that covers the opening of the trachea when eating or drinking to prevent you from choking.
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A plant cell has a structure that keeps its shape very rigid What structure has this purpose?
Cell wall
What role and function does the epiglottis play?
the epiglottis is the little flap that closes whenever you swallow to keep the food, water, spit, and whatever else you swallow from going into your lungs. It helps the digestive system because it keeps the things you eat and drink going down your esophagus (throat), which takes it to your stomach, and so on.
Can choking someone give them a black eye?
NO
What is closes over you larynx when you swallow?
what closes over your larynx when you swallow.
Do you swallow out of the same tube you breath?
Yes, but when you swallow the tube closes to allow you to do this action.
The flap of tissue that closes when you swallow to protect you from choking is the?
Epiglottis
Can you die if you swallow a minnow?
if it goes to your lungs, then choking and death is possible
Can you die from choking?
Yes! You can but remember don't swallow a lot of food at a time. My great Grandfather died from choking on a big piece of meat!
Should you swallow if you choke?
You should have someone pat your back. Then, don't swallow for 5-15 minutes. Only eat if the choking is over!
How is chewing gum dangerous when horse riding?
You can bit your tongue or you could swallow it and start choking
Can bulimia cause acid reflux and problems with choking on food?
I have acid reflux and yes it does cause some choking...if food comes up and you swallow, you may end up choking on this partially digested food. Also, i sometimes wake up just choking on hot air.
Why are buttons choking hazards?
They are very small. Little children might think the button is food and possibly swallow it.
What the teeth do?
Basically, in humans, teeth are used to tear and chew our food, so we can safely swallow it without choking.
What does his epiglottis do when he in hales?
Keeps the airway open and closes it when you swallow
Are there any good building toys that aren't choking hazards?
no every toy block could cause a choking hazard if it breaks and they put it in their mouth they could swallow it. So if it is plastic it can choke someone.
When you really eat fast and swallow poorly chewed food you may feel like choking and may even cough why is this so?
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When you eat really fast and swallow poorly chewed food you may feel like choking and may even cough. Why is this so?
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