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The epiglottis is a little flap of mucus covered tissue that is attached to the root of the tongue. It is not the uvula (aka: the hang down thing in your mouth). Its purpose is to prevent food going into the airway passage.
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What affects the epiglottis?
Stroke, seizures, alcohol, and various drugs interfere with the function of the epiglottis
What of the function of the epiglottis?
The function of the epiglottis is to close when eat stopping the food to go to your lungs
What is the function of bolus?
ta do stuff.... it is in the epiglottis..... if that helps........
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.
What is the epiglottis and what is it's function?
The epiglottis - is a small flap of skin that covers the entrance to the wind-pipe. It's function - is to stop food going down into the lungs, instead of the stomach.
How does epiglottis function differently in pigs than in humans?
The epiglottis in pigs is used to block food from getting stuck in the throat. The function in humans is to facilitate food movement into the esophagus.
What is the main function of the epiglottis?
To prevent food entering the trachea
Describe the epiglottis and state its function?
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What is the function of the epiglottis in a fetal pig?
It has the same function as it does in humans - to prevent food from going into the trachea.
What is the action of the epiglottis?
The function of the epiglottis ( piece of cartilage) is to close the glottis ( trachea) when swallowing to prevent food from going down the wind pipe.
What is the function of a pigs glottis?
The function of the pigs glottis is to produce sound. The glottis of the pig is surrounded by the epiglottis.
The function of the epiglottis is to?
The epiglottis is what guards the entrance of the opening in the vocal folds. During the action of swallowing, it allows food to pass and go down the esophagus.
