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There is a skin flap which is called the epiglottis. The epiglottis covers the trachea upon reflexes.
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∙ 14y agowhen food goes down your windpipe you will start to choke. if u don't get the food out of your pipe in less then 60secs u will die.
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∙ 13y agoThe epiglottis prevents food from entering the trachea. When swallowing, the epiglottis covers the opening of the larynx, thus blocking food and drink from entering the trachea.
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∙ 10y agoThe food will be moved down to the stomach by peristalsis.
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∙ 10y agoNo, the trachea is for breathing; the esophagus is for eating.
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∙ 13y agoyou have a really bad cough
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3. nasal cavity and trachea
What could happen if the epiglottis fails to close correctly over the trachea when a person swallows?
The person will then begin to have difficulties in breathing, swallowing, and you will most likely choke on your food or even saliva. you may also begin to cough blood, it's normal but is very serious.
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your airway also known as the trachea
Deposits from cigarette smoke are most likely to interfere with the ciliated mucous membranes located in both the?
3. nasal cavity and trachea
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What could happen if the epiglottis fails to close correctly over the trachea when a person swallows?
The person will then begin to have difficulties in breathing, swallowing, and you will most likely choke on your food or even saliva. you may also begin to cough blood, it's normal but is very serious.
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