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What structure keeps air from entering your stomach?
the epiglottis
How long is food in the esophagus before entering the stomach?
8 seconds
Food masses are kept from entering the respiratory system by the what?
The esophagus
Flap over the trachea that keeps food from entering your windpipe?
The flap that prevents food from entering your windpipe is called the epiglottis. It is a leaf-shaped structure located at the base of the tongue that closes off the trachea during swallowing to ensure that food goes down the esophagus instead.
What is the esophgus?
an esophagus keeps food from going down your airway.
How Split Air conditioners works?
A split air conditioner works by placing the evaporator indoors and the condenser outdoors. This keeps the exhaust heat from entering the building and interfering with cooling.
Do the air you breath in goes through your trachea?
Air moves from the sinuses into the trachea, the esophagus is part of the digestive tract.
Which tube does food flow down immediately before entering the cardiac sphincter?
The esophagus.
What allows food and air to pass through it?
The epiglottis is a small flap of tissue located at the base of the tongue that covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent food and liquids from entering the airway. It helps direct food to the esophagus and air to the lungs.
What is the function of the phary?
The pharynx serves as a passageway for food, liquids, and air. It plays a crucial role in the process of swallowing, as it helps direct the food and liquids toward the esophagus and prevents them from entering the trachea. Additionally, the pharynx is involved in producing sounds for speech.
What is the function of a throat?
The throat contains the esophagus and the trachea. The esophagus is for food and the trachea is for air.
What prevent food in the stomach from re entering the esophagus?
Esophageal sphincter or known as cardia. It prevents the acids and stomach contains to re-enter the esophagus.
