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You have two different pipes--one to the stomach, one to the lungs. It's bad for food to go into the lungs, so when you breathe, the opening to the stomach closes. When you swallow, the opening to the lungs closes. Of course, when you swallow, you often swallow small amounts of air (hence, burps), but that won't cause as many problems as when you get foods or liquids in your lungs (what we often call "swallowing the wrong way"--it causes discomfort and coughing as the lungs try to expel the food or liquid).
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Advantage of the breathing tract cross the alimentary canal in the throat?
This anatomical arrangement allows for efficient sharing of space and resources between the respiratory and digestive systems. It also helps in coordinating functions like swallowing and breathing, as they both pass through the throat. Additionally, having a shared passageway minimizes the risk of food or liquids entering the trachea during swallowing.
What is the function of the cartilage surrounding the trachea?
they hold the trachea open, otherwise it would be squeezed flat like the esophagus when it is empty. the trachea also has bands of smooth muscle that allow the esophagus to expand into the trachea when swallowing. this is why you cant breathe and swallow at the same time.
Why are fungi parasitic and at the same time saprophytic?
because some cant get food so parisitic while some can get food so its not parisitic
What happens when person talk and swallow at the same time?
Talking and swallowing at the same time can result in choking or aspiration, where food or liquid enters the airway instead of the esophagus. This can lead to coughing, difficulty breathing, and in severe cases, aspiration pneumonia. It is important to avoid talking while swallowing to prevent these complications.
Can cats only breathe through their noses?
No, they can breathe through their mouths, too. If you play with a cat for a really long time, sometimes they start panting, just like dogs.
Can you breathe with your mouth and nose at the same time?
no you cant its a natural thing that you cant i suppose like a few dudes in the world can
Why is it impossible to breathe ans swallow at the same time?
The epiglottis, a flap of tissue in the throat, closes to protect the airways when swallowing, preventing food or liquid from entering the lungs. This closure temporarily blocks the air passage, making it impossible to breathe and swallow simultaneously.
Do dolphins eat and breathe at the same time?
everybody has to eat and breathe at the same time.
Why cant we swallow and breath simultaneously?
We can't swallow and breathe simultaneously because of the design of our throat, which includes the epiglottis, a flap of tissue that prevents food and liquids from entering the windpipe. When we swallow, the epiglottis closes off the airway to direct the food into the esophagus. This separation is crucial to prevent choking and ensure that air and food travel through their respective pathways. Therefore, the two processes cannot occur at the same time without risking aspiration.
Is it possible to breath and swallow at the same time?
Yes. If you would like the food to go down your air tube...get stuck...can't breathe and choke...then yes, yes it is.
How do we breath while eating?
The only time when your airway is blocked is when you swallow your food so you can breathe while eating.
Why you can not breathe and swallow together?
Because the Trachea which allows you to breathe and swallow can only direct one thing at a time. When you're eating there's a flap that closes to stop food from going down to the lungs. When you breathe the flap is open to direct air in the right place. So it's like a train track with a diversion, it can only go one way at a time
Why you cannot breath and swallow at the same time?
You cannot breathe and swallow at the same time because of the anatomy of the throat. When you swallow, the epiglottis closes over the trachea (the windpipe) to prevent food or liquid from entering the airway, directing it instead to the esophagus. This protective mechanism temporarily halts breathing to ensure that the airway remains clear, which is crucial for preventing choking and aspiration. Therefore, the body prioritizes swallowing over breathing during this action.
Can a person think and breathe at the same time?
Yes
Is it possible to breathe in through your nose and breathe out of your mouth at the same time?
Yes. Kenny G (saxophone player) does it especially well!
Can you hunt and fish at the same time without making any noise?
yes you just can't breathe well you can breathe,but not loud
Can a man exersiz and sleep at the same time?
no.if a woman cant a man cant
