The opening to the larynx is called the ________

A) glottis
B) epiglottis
C) choanae


A
Explanation:
B) The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage that covers the glottis during swallowing.
C) The choanae (internal nares) are openings that connect the posterior of the nasal cavity to the pharynx.

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