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The passage to the trachea and lungs is shut off by the epiglottis, a flap of cartilage located at the base of the tongue. During swallowing, the epiglottis folds down to cover the trachea, preventing food and liquids from entering the airway and directing them into the esophagus instead. This mechanism helps to protect the respiratory tract from aspiration and ensures that only air enters the lungs.
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What is a flap of skin that shuts off the passage to the lungs?
The flap of skin that shuts off the passage to the lungs is called the epiglottis.
What is a flap tissue that closes the passage to the trachea and lungs?
which of these is a flap that shut off the passage to the trachea and lungs
What shuts off the passage to the nose?
The Uvula
What is the passage that directs air to the lungs?
Bronchus principalis=>bronchi lobares=>bronchus segmentalis=>bronchiolus terminalis=> bronchiolus respiratorius=>ductulus alveolaris=>sacculus alveolaris=> alveolus i hope that you don't mind latina terminology.
Where does the trachea live in are lungs?
The trachea branches off into the primary bronchus , secondary bronchus etc all the way to the alveoli.The primary bronchus is the first extension of the trachea to enter the lungs.
Passages through which air enters the lungs?
Passages through which air enters the lungs is called the bronchi which branch off of the trachea.
What are the two tubes the air passes?
The two tubes leading into the lungs are the bronchi. They are branches off the trachea, and bring air into and out of the lungs.
What are the two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs called?
Primary brochi first enter the lungs on both the left and right sides.
What is the tube that branches off of the esophagus?
The organ that branches off in front of the esophagus is the pharynx.
Where does the trachea lead to?
The trachea, also known as the windpipe, leads to the bronchi, which then branch off into smaller bronchioles in the lungs. The trachea is responsible for carrying air to and from the lungs for breathing.
What are the first branches off the trachea are called?
The first branches off the trachea are called the bronchi. The trachea divides into two primary bronchi, which further branch out into smaller bronchioles within the lungs.
The esophagus and trachea branch off of the?
The esophagus and trachea both branch off of the pharynx, which is the common pathway for air and food. The esophagus carries food from the mouth to the stomach, while the trachea carries air from the mouth and nose to the lungs.
