The Epiglottis

question 29

Multiple Choice

The epiglottis

• A) consists of a leaf-shaped piece of elastic cartilage.
• B) is attached to the thyroid cartilage.
• C) serves to route food and liquids into the esophagus.
• D) all of these choices

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