During Swallowing, the _______ Automatically Closes Off the Larynx So

question 81

Multiple Choice

During swallowing, the _______ automatically closes off the larynx so food and water cannot enter the lower airway.

• A) glottis
• B) epiglottis
• C) parietal pleura
• D) visceral pleura

---

Definitions:

Relationship

The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected.

Truman Administration

The presidency of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953, notable for its Cold War policies and the decision to use atomic bombs against Japan.

World Problems

Global issues affecting nations and peoples across the world, such as climate change, poverty, conflict, and disease.

International Tension

Strain in political and diplomatic relations between countries that can lead to conflicts, often related to territorial disputes, ideology, or competition for resources.