epiglottis
tonguelike covering of the glottis during swallowing
Source: Noland, George B. 1983. General Biology, 11th Edition. St. Louis, MO. C. V. Mosby ...
epiglottis A þap of tissue that closes off the trachea during swallowing.
epinephrine A hormone produced by the adrenal medulla and secreted under stress; contributes to the "?ght or þight" response.
Epiglottis a flap above the larynx which closes to block off the trachea during swallowing
(epi = upon‚ over; glotti = tongue - the glottis is a part in the trachea) ...
epiglottis
A thin flexible structure, made of cartilage with a leaf-like shape, which guards the entrance to the larynx (the glottis) and prevents food material from entering the trachea during swallowing.
Epiglottis.
The Thyroid Cartilage (cartilago thyreoidea) is the largest cartilage of the larynx.
Air passes the pharynx (which has the epiglottis that prevents food from entering the trachea).The upper part of the trachea contains the larynx. The vocal cords are two bands of tissue that extend across the opening of the larynx.
internal nostrils and
epiglottis
are descended from a common ancestor (red arrow) that is also the ancestor of all land-living vertebrates (including ourselves!).
There is a branching point where you will find the epiglottis that directs food to your stomach and air to your lungs. Your respiratory system even connects with the nervous system in your nose where you smell.
At the top of the esophagus, is a flap of tissue called the epiglottis that closes during swallowing to prevent food from entering the trachea (windpipe).
 See also: Glottis, Trans, Human, Muscle, Tissue
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