The Epiglottis of a Human Covers the Glottis When He

Question

The epiglottis of a human covers the glottis when he or she is
A) talking.
B) breathing.
C) swallowing.
D) yawning.
E) sleeping.

Accepted Answer

The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that covers the glottis, which leads to the trachea, when we swallow. This prevents food and liquid from entering the lungs.