What Structure Prevents Swallowed Material from Passing into the Larynx

Question

What structure prevents swallowed material from passing into the larynx?
A) Glottis
B) Tongue
C) Epiglottis
D) Pharynx
E) Pyloris

Accepted Answer

The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that covers the larynx during swallowing, preventing food and liquid from entering the airway.