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Epiglottis

Epiglottis

(Science: anatomy) a cartilaginous lidlike appendage which closes the glottis while food or drink is passing while food or drink is passing through the pharynx.

Origin: NL, fr. Gr.; upon _, tongue. See glottis.


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What is the function of the following tisues in the lungs?

... from above=elastic fibers in the brochi and aveoli inhale =exhale- Elastic cartiladge- elastic fibers in elastic cartiladge matrix (external ear-epiglottis-auditory canal ...functions support-distortion w/o damage elastic fibers seem to be just about could go on but your proberly bored by now ...

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by biolass
Fri May 04, 2007 9:30 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: What is the function of the following tisues in the lungs?
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tongue..

The pallatine area is more sensitive to sour and bitter tastes and less senzitive to sweet and salty. the pharynx and epiglottis are equally senzitive to all tastes As for why are the taste buds lcoated in specialised areas... I really have no idea why they evolved that way. sorry... ...

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by MrMistery
Sat Feb 25, 2006 7:38 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: tongue..
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