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What acts like a lid to prevent aspiration of food into the trachea?
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∙ 12y ago
Nothing.The oesophagus is located next to it. To enter food into your trachea,
you have to choke your food.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoepiglottis
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What happens if the food enters the trachea?
Aspiration can occur, leading to a possible aspiration pneumonia. If severe, hospital treatment may be required. You are also likely to have a coughing fit. If the food blocks the trachea you could die.
Does pharynx prevent food or liquids from getting into the lungs?
nope.. the trachea
What prevent the entry of food into the trachea?
The thin muscular flap that keeps food from entering the trachea is the Epiglottis.
How does the trachea walls accommodate both breathing and swallowing?
the epiglottis prevent food to the trachea
Why can't a person not swallow food and talk at the same time?
When you swallow, the epiglottis at the back of the mouth closes to prevent aspiration of the food into the lungs. That effectively closes the layrnx, preventing speech.
What is the main function of the epiglottis?
To prevent food entering the trachea
What is themain functionof the epiglottis?
To prevent food entering the trachea
What is the flap of tissue that covers trachea to prevent choking when swallowing?
The epiglottis is the flap of tissue that covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the airway. It acts as a protective barrier, ensuring that these substances are directed towards the esophagus instead of the lungs.
Does the epiglottis prevent food from entering the trachea?
The epiglottis closes the trachea when eating and drinking. After you swallow, the epiglottis re-opens the trachea and closes the esophagus.
What Prevents aspiration of food into trachea?
gag reflex and the actual structure in the body is called the epiglottis.
What is the apparatus that closes during swallowing to prevent food from entering the trachea?
epiglottis
What is the job that the the epiglottis performs?
Epiglottis's job is to prevent food entering the trachea and forces the food into the oesphagus.
