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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 closes over you larynx when you swallow?
what closes over your larynx when you swallow.
Have you ever experienced a choking incident while eating food?
No, I have not experienced a choking incident while eating food.
What is something that can swallow you and you can swallow it?
fear, pride, guilt, any number of emotions really. also, water.
What role and function does the epiglottis play?
The epiglottis is a flap of tissue at the base of the tongue that covers the trachea when you swallow to prevent food and liquids from entering the airway. It helps direct food and liquids to the esophagus for digestion.
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.
What is the flap that stops you choking?
It's called the epiglottis. Epiglottis, it is referred to as the 'guardian of the airways'.
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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