The upper airway of an infant is different from that of an adult in that the infant's
a. epiglottis is located lower than an adult's.
b. tongue is larger, and it fills the oral cavity.
c. larynx is tubular shaped with its narrowest portion at the epiglottis.
d. airway is more rigid than an adult's.
B
An infant's epiglottis is large and floppy, and because of its high placement, it can press against the pharyngeal soft palate on inspiration. An infant's tongue is also large relative to head size and fills the oral cavity.
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