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epiglotis

The epiglottis is a flap of elastic cartilage tissue covered with

a mucus membrane, attached to the root of the tongue.

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Epiglotis
Health care; General

Porción de cartílago en la base de la lengua que se cierra durante el tragado para evitar que la comida y el liquido ingrese a las vías aereas.

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Biology; Anatomy

The tiny, red protrusions covering the top surface of the tongue on which most of the taste buds can be found.

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The physical structure and material substance of an animal or plant, living or dead.

bulbo olfatorio
Biology; Anatomy

The olfactory bulb is a structure of the vertebrate forebrain involved in olfaction, the perception of odors.

lengua
Biology; Anatomy

The tongue is a muscle on the floor of the mouth that manipulates food for chewing and swallowing (deglutition).

membrana olfatoria
Biology; Anatomy

The portion of the nasal mucosa having olfactory receptor cells and olfactory glands.

esófago
Biology; Anatomy

The esophagus or oesophagus, sometimes known as the gullet, is an organ in vertebrates which consists of a muscular tube through which food passes from the pharynx to the ...

laringe
Biology; Anatomy

The larynx (plural larynges), commonly called the voice box, is an organ in the neck of mammals involved in protecting the trachea and sound production. It manipulates pitch and ...

glotis
Biology; Anatomy

The middle part of the larynx, the area where the vocal cords are located.

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