Properties (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Anatomical structure
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
Allergic reactions
Asthma Pneumonia Cystic fibrosis Anaphylaxis Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Tumors Dysphagia Bronchitis Swallowing Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Laryngeal cancer Laryngoscopy Anatomical variations Chronic inflammation Sleep apnea Chronic cough Age-related changes Neuromuscular disorders Speech disorders Post-surgical complications Swallowing disorders Obstructive sleep apnea Airway obstruction Aspiration pneumonia Choking hazards Croup Foreign body aspiration Inhalation injuries Intubation challenges Laryngeal edema Neck trauma Radiation therapy effects Vocal cord dysfunction Voice production Congenital_anomalies Respiratory_distress |
| gptkbp:clinicalTrials |
Can be affected by infections
Can be surgically removed in severe cases Can cause choking if not functioning properly |
| gptkbp:connects |
Arytenoid cartilages
Thyroid cartilage |
| gptkbp:developer |
Develops from the fourth pharyngeal arch
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| gptkbp:function |
Aids in phonation
Prevents food from entering the trachea Protects airway during swallowing |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Epiglottis
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| gptkbp:interiorFeatures |
Vagus nerve
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| gptkbp:location |
At the base of the tongue
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| gptkbp:madeOf |
Elastic cartilage
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| gptkbp:movement |
Flips down during swallowing
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| gptkbp:naturalResources |
Superior laryngeal artery
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| gptkbp:partOf |
Larynx
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| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
Epiglottitis
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| gptkbp:shape |
Leaf-shaped
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