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How does epiglottis behave?
It folds over the trachea during swallowing to prevent food from entering the windpipe.
What is a flap of tissue that closes the passage to the trachea and lungs?
It is the epiglottis.
What is a flap of tissue that seals off your windpipe preventing food from entering?
That's your epiglottis.
What structure covers the epiglottis?
During swallowing, the epiglottis covers the glottic opening to prevent aspiration of food or fluids into the lungs.
What structure closes off the entrance to the larynx and trachea which prevents food or liquid from entering the respiratory system?
When swallowing, the epiglottis closes off the trachea to direct food down the esophagus.
When was Hakea epiglottis created?
Hakea epiglottis was created in 1805.
What is the small flap that seals of the trachea called?
This smalflap of tissue is known as the epiglottis. It blocks the trachea (windpipe) during the swallowing of food andliquids.
What is the tiny flap that covers the trachea during swallowing?
The epiglottis protects the trachea from food.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the epiglottis?
Epiglottitis is inflammation of the epiglottis.
What part of the throat keeps food from entering the trachea?
The Epiglottis
How many epiglottis in the human body?
There is one epiglottis in the human body.
How does the epiglottis?
epiglottis closed up to protect food from entering the lungs
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