Food can be prevented from entering the larynx if a person has issues with eating, or if their esophagus is giving them problems. Large food pieces can cause this as well.
What prevents food from getting into the lungs is an Aorta.
What prevents food from getting into the lungs is an Aorta.
Epiglottis
What prevents food from getting into the lungs is an Aorta.
Prevents food and water entering the lungs
The epiglottis, a flap of tissue in the throat, prevents food from entering the lungs during swallowing by covering the opening to the windpipe.
whats prevents food from going down your lungs
That is called the 'Gag Reflex'. The reflex prevents any liquid or solid food from getting into the lungs by going down the wrong (the Esophagus and not the Trachea).
The epiglottis is the part of the body that prevents food from entering the lungs. It is a flap of cartilage located at the base of the tongue that covers the trachea during swallowing, directing food and liquids into the esophagus instead. This mechanism helps to ensure that the airway remains clear and prevents aspiration, which could lead to respiratory complications.
it protects your lungs from getting food or water in them
epiglottis
nope.. the trachea