The epiglottis can be described as:
A. cartilage that covers the larynx during swallowing.
B. a ligament that closes the trachea during swallowing.
C. a ligament that attaches the vocal cords to the glottic opening.
D. cartilage that is inferior to the glottis and keeps the esophagus open.
Answer: A. cartilage that covers the larynx during swallowing.
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