If your epiglottis stopped working properly, the most significant consequence would be that you could choke on food when it went down the wrong place. The epiglottis is a flap of tissue located at the base of the tongue that covers the trachea during swallowing, preventing food and liquids from entering the airway. If it fails to close correctly, food could enter the airway, leading to choking and potentially serious respiratory issues.
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Explain what would happen if your epiglottis stopped working properly.
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You would have to go to dialysis to get your blood filtered every day.
You would have to go to dialysis to get your blood filtered every day.
You would have to use an inhaler when the pollen or dust repeatedly bothered you.
You would have to use an inhaler when the pollen or dust repeatedly bothered you.
You could choke on food when it went down the wrong place.
You could choke on food when it went down the wrong place.
You would have to go to the doctor to have your blood pressure checked regularly.
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