Discovering the Inner Workings of the Lungs

The purpose of the epiglottis is to close the entrance to the trachea when the animal is eating, to prevent food debris from going into the lungs.

The larynx is the voice box and it houses the vocal cords for the animal to make noises.

The trachea is the main windpipe of the animal.

<p>The esophagus is the pipe that the food bolus travels down into the stomach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A lung pluck is a dissection of the lung, usually with the liver and heart attached.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The vocal cords</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To close the entrance to the trachea when the animal is eating</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To transport the food bolus down into the stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trachea</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To dissect and study the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers