The laryngeal cartilage composed of elastic cartilage that prevents entry of solids or liquids into the larynx when swallowing is the

A) arytenoid cartilage.
B) corniculate cartilage.
C) cricoid cartilage.
D) epiglottis.
E) thyroid cartilage.


Answer: D

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