This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The ____________________ is a flap of cartilage that prevents food and liquids from entering the ... (Read 87 times)

dalyningkenk

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 598
on: Feb 27, 2019
The ___________________ _ is a flap of cartilage that prevents food and liquids from entering the trachea during swallowing.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

An abnormally rapid and shallow rate of breathing is called _____.
 A) apnea
  B) dyspnea
  C) tachypnea
  D) hyperpnea


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

14vl19

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 310
Reply #1 on: Feb 27, 2019
Answer to Question 1

epiglottis

Answer to Question 2

C


dalyningkenk

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 598
Reply #2 on: Feb 27, 2019
Thank you!


14vl19

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 310
Reply #3 on: Feb 27, 2019
Always glad to help...


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.

Did you know?

Today, nearly 8 out of 10 pregnant women living with HIV (about 1.1 million), receive antiretrovirals.

Did you know?

Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.

Did you know?

Most strokes are caused when blood clots move to a blood vessel in the brain and block blood flow to that area. Thrombolytic therapy can be used to dissolve the clot quickly. If given within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, this therapy can help limit stroke damage and disability.

Did you know?

Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.

General differences in food webs and carbon flow among terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems (adapted f General differences in food webs and carbon flow among terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems (adapted f
Like all animals, primates must balance their calories expended searching for food with calories, pr Like all animals, primates must balance their calories expended searching for food with calories, pr
Neuropeptides and Peripheral Peptides Involved in Control of Food Intake and Metabolism Neuropeptides and Peripheral Peptides Involved in Control of Food Intake and Metabolism
Food Insecurity Food Insecurity
Closed and Open Food Product Dating Closed and Open Food Product Dating
Gui (grilled food) Bulgogi Gui (grilled food) Bulgogi
Video: Male Reproductive System - Testosterone

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library