Epiglottis
Diverts water from one location to anoder
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irrigation diverts and uses water.
When water goes down the wrong tube (trachea) instead of the esophagus, the malfunction occurs with the epiglottis. The epiglottis is a flap that normally covers the trachea when swallowing to prevent food or liquid from entering the airway. If it doesn't close properly, aspiration can occur.
Turkey
No, the speed of water moving through the esophagus is generally consistent regardless of its position within the esophagus. The peristaltic contractions that move food and liquids through the esophagus occur in a coordinated manner to ensure efficient and timely passage into the stomach.
esophagus
respiratory system
Coughing is the most basic way to clean out your esophagus if you're dealing with phlegm. Some people also gargle with salt water.
Mouth to esophagus, esophagus to stomach, stomach to small intestine, small intestine to kidneys, kidneys to bladder, bladder to urethra and out.
whereas we have lungs for ventillation, the fish use gills, on the side of their head, usually. As they swim, water flows over the gills and oxygen diffuses from the water into their blood stream. :) if you need more info, then search gills on google! :D
Peristalsis or muscles in your esophagus contract in a wave pushing the water to your stomach