Inhaled Air Leaves the Pharynx by Passing Through Which Structure

Question

Inhaled air leaves the pharynx by passing through which structure?
A) carina
B) palatoglossal arch
C) uvula
D) glottis
E) laryngeal prominence

Accepted Answer

The glottis is the opening between the vocal cords in the larynx, and it serves as the passageway for air to enter the trachea and lungs. Therefore, inhaled air leaves the pharynx by passing through the glottis.