The esophagus
The epiglottis is the flap that prevents food and water from entering the trachea.
The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that covers the trachea during swallowing, preventing food masses from entering the respiratory system. Additionally, the larynx closes to protect the airway while eating or drinking.
You have a sort of flap in the back of your throat called the epiglottis. When you swallow, the epiglottis flaps down over your trachea (windpipe) which prevents food from entering your respiratory system. So the epiglottis is what keeps food from entering the respiratory system.
The epiglottis a flap of skin that stops food from entering your windpipe.
It's entering the Urinary system, and when it's entered, it will go r past through the Large and small intenstine .
It's entering the Urinary system, and when it's entered, it will go r past through the Large and small intenstine .
epiglottis, a flap of tissue in the throat that covers the entrance to the trachea (windpipe) to prevent food from entering the respiratory system.
The function of the epiglottis is that it allows air to pass through the larynx and into the rest of the respiratory system. When swallowing food or drink, it covers the entrance to the larynx to prevent food and drink from entering the trachea (windpipe).well basically its right
The epiglottis.
It prevents food from going to the respiratory system
In no animal does food pass thought the respiratory system. The respiratory system is used for breathing (gas exchange) not food. The Alimentary Canal or gastrointestinal tract is what is employed for the digestion of food.
The respiratory system consists of living tissue that requires food to survive. The digestive system processes the food you eat and turns it into a form that can be carried to the cells of the respiratory system so they can be well nourished and keep the respiratory system functioning properly..