EMBRYOLOGY
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
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Question
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A small flap of tissue that covers the trachea is called the
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bronchi
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larynx
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pharynx
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epiglottis
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Listen to pronunciation. (eh-pih-GLAH-tis) The flap that covers the trachea during swallowing so that food does not enter the lungs.
Detailed explanation-2: -Your trachea is made of thick rings of cartilage. A substance called mucosa lines this cartilage. Mucosa produces mucus, which traps dust, allergens or other particles to keep them from traveling to your lungs.
Detailed explanation-3: -It’s located at the upper opening of your trachea (windpipe), which is the passageway to your lungs. Your larynx is open at the top so air can move through it to your trachea. When you swallow, however, your epiglottis moves to cover the top of your larynx.
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