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Does The epiglottis cover the top part of the ear canal?
No, the epiglottis covers the top part of the trachea.
What is at the top of the trachea?
epiglottis
What is the name of the flap of tissue at the top of the larynx?
The epiglottis
What is the small flap found at the top of the esophagus?
Epiglottis
What keeps food from going down our windpipe?
Food is kept out of the lungs by a structure in the throat called the epiglottis. It is a flap of skin found just above the vocal chords and larynx (the "windpipe") which leads to the lungs. When a person swallows, the epiglottis folds over top of the vocal cords and blocks off the larynx, preventing food from entering our lungs. Choking, the feeling of having something 'stuck' in your throat, or 'going down the wrong way' can happen because the epiglottis is ONLY a flap of skin that works upon a reflex. For a picture of the epiglottis go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gray1204.png (although I got this picture from Wikipedia, I did NOT receive my information from there)
Does the epiglottis have cartilage in it?
No. The epiglottis is a cartilaginous structure at the top of the larynx and behind the tongue that closes the trachea during swallowing, diverting food to the esophagus.
The larynx is covered by what during swallowing?
During swallowing, the larynx is covered by the epiglottis. The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage that closes off the top of the larynx to prevent food and drink from entering the airway. This action helps to direct food and liquids into the esophagus and away from the lungs.
What are the Glottis and Epiglottis in the respiratory system?
The glottis opens into the windpipe and is responsible for the production of sound. While the epiglottis is a cartilaginous flap on top of the glottis that prevents the food from entering the larynx. The main difference between glottis and epiglottis is their function and structure.
Is the pharynx located below the epiglottis?
Yes, the pharynx is located below the epiglottis. The epiglottis sits at the top of the larynx and helps prevent food and liquids from entering the airway during swallowing. The pharynx is a muscular tube that connects the nasal cavity and mouth to the larynx and esophagus.
Where do you get the note book on Poptropica?
you get the note book of leo on poptropica you have to fine the man where there building the statue of liberty and theres a man who says theres something the ledge of the consturction building you go to the top and the note book is there
What medication to treat epiglottis?
epiglottis itself is no inflection or disease. its is a completely natural and nessasry piece of cartilige in the tracha that prevents food or water from going in to your larynx aka voice box when eating or swallowing. its like a top.
How do tell if a fish is dead?
If it's floating on it's back up at the top of the tank, it's dead. or if it's stuck in or under something it will most likely die.
