Without it, we would breathe into the lungs anything that we tried to swallow. It would be very ugly.
food would go into your lungs. it could build up quickly, and you can suffocate and die.
So, do not think about it.
dont ever think about because if you notice the epigottis is the thing that helps you swallow
The epiglottis can become swollen because of either an infection or allergic reaction. The infection is usually bacterial and causes the epiglottis to become red, swollen and sometimes covered in pus. An allergic reaction (usually to food or medication) causes the epiglottis to become swollen with a watery or pale color.
You know, I have wondered this too... And apparently you can, but you have to got through therapy to learn a new way of swallowing so that you don't choke to death.
Yes. My nephew was born without one.
you might not be able to.
Epiglottis
The epiglottis prevents the food you eat from entering the trachea.
epiglottis
The epiglottis.
It is called the Epiglottis. If you talk while eating, your epiglottis and your esophagus are open, so instead of going down the esophagus, it goes down the epiglottis. Have you ever heard someone say 'It went down the wrong tube' when you choke? This is what they mean.
It is the epiglottis.
That's your epiglottis.
Epiglottis
The epiglottis prevents the food you eat from entering the trachea.
When swallowing, the epiglottis closes off the trachea to direct food down the esophagus.
Hakea epiglottis was created in 1805.
epiglottis...
epiglottis
During swallowing, the epiglottis covers the glottic opening to prevent aspiration of food or fluids into the lungs.
This smalflap of tissue is known as the epiglottis. It blocks the trachea (windpipe) during the swallowing of food andliquids.
The epiglottis protects the trachea from food.
The epiglottis.