The Opening into the Larynx is the _______

Question

The opening into the larynx is the _______.
A) epiglottis
B) glottis
C) laryngopharynx
D) trachea

Accepted Answer

The glottis is the opening into the larynx, which is responsible for sound production and protection of the lower respiratory tract. The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that covers the glottis during swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the trachea. The laryngopharynx is the lower part of the pharynx that connects to both the esophagus and the larynx. The trachea is the tube that carries air from the larynx to the bronchi in the lungs.