In wet drowning, the glottis prevents water from flowing into the tracheobronchial tree and alveoli.

Name: In wet drowning, the glottis prevents water from flowing into the tracheobronchial tree and alveoli.
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In wet drowning, water does enter the tracheobronchial tree and alveoli, leading to respiratory distress and potential hypoxia. The glottis may spasm and prevent some water from entering, but it is not enough to completely prevent inhalation of water.

In Wet Drowning, the Glottis Prevents Water from Flowing into the Tracheobronchial