The Glottis Is

Question

The glottis is
A) the soft tissue that hangs off the end of the soft palate.
B) a flap of elastic cartilage.
C) the opening to the larynx.
D) the opening to the pharynx.
E) part of the hard palate.

Accepted Answer

The glottis is the opening to the larynx, which is the structure that contains the vocal cords. It is located at the top of the trachea and is important for breathing, speaking and swallowing. Option A is describing the uvula, option B is describing the epiglottis, option D is describing the pharynx and option E is referring to the hard palate which is a bony structure in the roof of the mouth.