The opening through the vocal cords is called the:
A) glottis.
B) adenoids.
C) epiglottis.
D) thyroid cartilage.
A) glottis.
The opening through the vocal cords is called the glottis. The epiglottis sits above
the glottis and prevents food and liquid being inhaled into the lungs. The adenoids are the
pharyngeal tonsils. Thyroid cartilage is commonly called the Adam's apple.
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