The ________ Acts as a Lid to Prevent Aspiration of Food

question 12

Multiple Choice

The ________ acts as a lid to prevent aspiration of food into the trachea.

• A) glottis
• B) epiglottis
• C) cricoid
• D) hilum

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Definitions:

Coordination

The organization of different elements or activities to operate effectively together.

Osteoporosis

A condition where bones become weak and brittle due to loss of bone density, increasing the risk of fractures.

Bone Mass

The amount of mineral matter per square centimeter of bones, an indicator of bone density and strength.

Moderate Exercise

Physical activity that is of moderate intensity, raising the heart rate and breathing rate, but still allows one to carry on a conversation.