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What does the windpipe not do when it is swallowing?
breath
What prevent food from entering the windpipe when swallowing?
Epiglottis
How does the epiglottis behave?
It folds over the trachea during swallowing to prevent food from entering the windpipe.
How does epiglottis behave?
It folds over the trachea during swallowing to prevent food from entering the windpipe.
How does the epiglottis prevent interference between breathing and swallowing food in animals?
When swallowing food or drink, it covers the entrance to the larynx to prevent food and drink from entering the windpipe.
What can you not do when you are swallowing?
well for one, you cannot breath while swallowing. Your windpipe closes so air/ o2 cannot pass through. Also you cannot talk, for the same reason
What prevents food from entering the lungs during the process of swallowing?
The epiglottis, a flap of tissue in the throat, prevents food from entering the lungs during swallowing by covering the opening to the windpipe.
What flap of tissue prevents food going into the windpipe?
The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that prevents food from entering the windpipe (trachea) when swallowing. It acts as a cover for the trachea, ensuring that food only goes down the esophagus to the stomach.
What structure controls the opening to the trachea?
The epiglottis controls the opening to the trachea. It closes the larynx during swallowing so food will not enter the windpipe.
What structure control the opening to the trachea?
The epiglottis controls the opening to the trachea. It closes the larynx during swallowing so food will not enter the windpipe.
Is a choke an impaction of the horse's trachea or windpipe?
No, a choke in horses is when food becomes lodged in the esophagus, which is the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. It can cause difficulty swallowing and breathing, but it does not involve the trachea or windpipe.
What structure makes the windpipe stay open but able to bend?
The windpipe, or trachea, is made up of C-shaped rings of cartilage that keep it open to allow air to pass through. These rings are flexible, allowing the windpipe to bend slightly without collapsing during movements like swallowing or bending over.
