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What stretches across the opening of the larynx?
The vocal cords stretch across the larynx
The opening into the larynx is partially covered by the what?
The opening into the larynx is partially covered by the glottis. When someone speaks, it causes the vocal folds to vibrate.
What is the opening into the top of the larynx called?
The opening into the top of the larynx is called the epiglottis. It is a flap of elastic cartilage that covers the larynx during swallowing to prevent food and liquids from entering the respiratory tract.
The opening into the larynx is called the?
epiglottis
What is laryngoscopy?
Laryngoscopy is visual examination of the larynx or voicebox.
What is a flap of tissue that protects the opening of. The. Larynx?
Epiglottis
What is the superior opening into the larynx called?
The superior opening into the larynx is called the glottis. It is formed by the vocal folds and is responsible for regulating the passage of air into the respiratory system.
What is the leaf-shaped cartilage that covers the larynx during swallowing is the?
The cartilage covering the opening of the larynx is called the epiglottis. It keeps food or liquids from entering the larynx when we swallow.
Is it true that the vocal cords stretch across the opening of the larynx?
yes
What is the opening of the trachea called?
Spiracles p.s. I love pie
Where is the glottis in your throat?
It is the opening between the vocal cords at the upper part of the larynx.
What happens to the larynx as you swallow the food you eat?
There is a piece of cartilage called the epiglottis which folds over the opening of the larynx as the person is swallowing. This prevents food from going into the windpipe.
