Methylene chloride is used as a solvent in paint strippers, as a propellant in aerosols, in the manufacture of photographic film, and as a process solvent in the manufacturing of drugs. In the research laboratory it is commonly used for extractions. It is also used as a metal cleaning and finishing solvent.
Expert: JamesStone replied 5 years ago. The trachea is reinforced with cartilage rings in order to keep the airway open. These rings reinforce the anterior and lateral sides, but are actually C shaped as opposed to complete rings which allows the trachea to constrict somewhat when swallowing food. As regards XXXXX XXXXX anatomical reason why most men have deeper voices than boys or women, it relates largely to the size of the larynx.
the lidlike cartilaginous structure overhanging the entrance to the larynx. adj., adj epiglotÂ´tic. The muscular action of swallowing closes the opening to the trachea by placing the larynx against the epiglottis. This prevents food and drink from entering the larynx and trachea, directing it instead into the esophagus.he lidlike cartilaginous structure guarding the entrance to the larynx. The muscular action of swallowing closes the opening to the trachea by placing the larynx against the epiglottis. This prevents food and drink from entering the larynx and trachea, directing it instead into the esophagus.