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How does the epiglottis work with other systems to keep the body healthy?
The epiglottis makes sure that no food goes into your lungs. When you swallow, the epiglottis moves and covers the windpipe so the food can go down into the stomach so the food can digest.
What keep food from entering your air way?
the epiglottis closes over the glottis in a reflex action when food is swallowed. This prevent food from entering the respiratory system
What keep food or fluid from going back up the esophagus to the lungs?
Epiglottis.
What is a flap of tissue that closes the passage to the trachea and lungs?
It is the epiglottis.
What is the function of epiglottis during swallowing?
The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that covers the trachea (windpipe) during swallowing to prevent food or liquids from entering the airway and lungs. It helps direct food and liquids to the esophagus for safe passage to the stomach.
How you can keep your stomach healthy?
you can keep your stomach healthy by eating healthy foods
How do you keep the musuclar system healthy?
By reading Twilight!!! and exercising. and eating healthy. everything you do to keep your body healthy, will keep the system healthy.
How do you keep a chihuahua healthy?
you keep it healthy by pooping on your self
What is a flap of tissue that seals off your windpipe preventing food from entering?
That's your epiglottis.
What structure covers the epiglottis?
The epiglottis is covered by a fold of tissue called the upper esophageal sphincter when the epiglottis is not in use.
What structure closes off the entrance to the larynx and trachea which prevents food or liquid from entering the respiratory system?
When swallowing, the epiglottis closes off the trachea to direct food down the esophagus.
When was Hakea epiglottis created?
Hakea epiglottis was created in 1805.
