Register

A flap of tissue that closes over the larynx during swallowing to prevent material from entering the lungs is called:

A flap of tissue that closes over the larynx during swallowing to prevent material from entering the lungs is called:
asked 71.9k views
2 votes
A flap of tissue that closes over the larynx during swallowing to prevent material from entering the lungs is called:

asked
User Ritesh Singh
by
8.1k points

2 Answers

1 vote

Answer:

Epiglottis

Step-by-step explanation:

answered
User Thirstycrow
by
7.9k points
3 votes
is called the epiglottis
answered
User Ivars
by
8.3k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

User Duce
asked Feb 4, 2018 169k views
The flap of elastic cartilage that protects food from entering the larynx when swallowing is the: thyroid cartilage
Duce asked Feb 4, 2018
by Duce
7.4k points
1 answer
3 votes
169k views
User Javi R
asked Jul 11, 2018 39.9k views
He flap of elastic cartilage that protects food from entering the larynx when swallowing is the
Javi R asked Jul 11, 2018
by Javi R
8.1k points
1 answer
4 votes
39.9k views
Ask a Question
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.

Categories

Other Questions

Why aren't all minerals gemstones?
What are three important types of forces
Two methods of active transport
Link Copied!