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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.
Is also known as the guardian of the airways?
The ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium is also known as the guardian of the airways because its mucous-covered cilia help trap and remove foreign particles and pathogens from the respiratory tract, protecting the lungs from infection and damage.
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 prevents food entering trachea when swallowing?
The epiglottis is a flap of tissue located in the throat that covers the trachea during swallowing, preventing food from entering. Additionally, the muscles in the throat contract to push the food down the esophagus towards the stomach, instead of allowing it to enter the trachea.
