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Swallowing And Breathing Cannot Be Done Together-
Swallowing and breathing cannot occur at the same time because the body temporarily closes the airway during swallowing to prevent food or liquid from entering the lungs.
Type: physiological reflex
Body Systems Involved: respiratory and digestive systems
Primary Structure: epiglottis
Purpose: airway protection during swallowing
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Swallowing and breathing cannot occur simultaneously because the epiglottis temporarily blocks the airway during swallowing. This reflex helps prevent food or liquid from entering the lungs.
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