The glottis opens into the windpipe and is responsible for the production of sound. While the epiglottis is a cartilaginous flap on top of the glottis that prevents the food from entering the larynx. The main difference between glottis and epiglottis is their function and structure.
above the glottis
The function of the pigs glottis is to produce sound. The glottis of the pig is surrounded by the epiglottis.
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Epiglottis
The epiglottis "directs traffic". It is the flap that covers the larynx to prevent the passage of food and liquids. The glottis Also called the glottic cleft, is the space between the vocal folds & arytenoid cartilages of the larynx where speech takes place. The epiglottis is the flap of cartilage covered by a membrane that is attached to the entrance of the larynx. The glottis is part of the larynx that is made up of the vocal cords. glottis is the hole, epiglottis is the flap. epiglottis flap open = air " " closed = food
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Epiglottis
This may cause the throat structures to push the epiglottis backward. With continued inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis.
gag reflex and the actual structure in the body is called the epiglottis.