The Flap-Like Structure That Prevents Food from Entering the Larynx

question 185

Multiple Choice

The flap-like structure that prevents food from entering the larynx is called the

• A) uvula.
• B) soft palate.
• C) epiglottis.
• D) thyroid cartilage.
• E) cricoid cartilage.

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