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What is structure protects the glottis from fluid entering the larynx?
epiglottis
What structure protects the glottis's from fluid entering the larynx?
epiglottis
What probe is placed through the glottis and will enter what structure?
The opening between the vocal cords at the upper part of the larynx is the glottis.
What are the Glottis and Epiglottis in the respiratory system?
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.
Where does a frog's glottis lead?
It leads to the frogs lungs.to the lungsThe glottis is tube-like structure in the frog's throat that leads to the larynx and then the trachea. It eventually leads to the lungs.
What structure connects the pharynx and trachea?
the larynx or glottis connect the pharynx and trachea
What is the lumen of larynx?
the Glottis.
Where is the glottis?
The glottis is the hole that leads into the treachia.
What is the function of a pigs glottis?
The function of the pigs glottis is to produce sound. The glottis of the pig is surrounded by the epiglottis.
What is the difference between a frogs glottis and a frogs glottis?
The difference is that the second "frogs glottis" has a question mark.
Opening to the larynx?
The slitlike passageway between the vocal cords is the glottis.
What Prevents aspiration of food into trachea?
gag reflex and the actual structure in the body is called the epiglottis.
