A thin-elastic cartilaginous flap which prevents the entry of food into the larynx is known as

Question

A thin-elastic cartilaginous flap which prevents the entry of food into the larynx is known as (A) Glottis (B) Wind pipe (C) Epiglottis (D) Bronchiole

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Epiglottis covers the glottis during swallowing of food.

Q. A thin-elastic cartilaginous flap which prevents the entry of food into the larynx is known as

Glottis

Wind pipe

Epiglottis

Bronchiole

Epiglottis covers the glottis during swallowing of food.