The Glottis Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

The glottis is

• A) the inferior margin of the soft palate.
• B) a flap of elastic cartilage.
• C) the passage from the pharynx to the larynx.
• D) the opening to the pharynx.
• E) the cartilaginous part of the hard palate.

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Definitions:

Fats

Nutrient-rich substances composed mainly of fatty acids and glycerol, important for energy storage, cell structure, and absorption of vitamins.

Secretes Acid

Refers to the process by which certain cells or glands in the body produce and release acid, such as the gastric glands in the stomach that secrete hydrochloric acid for digestion.

Digestive System

A group of organs responsible for the breakdown and absorption of food, and the elimination of waste.

Stomach

An organ of the digestive system responsible for breaking down food through mechanical movements and gastric acid secretion.