MEDICINE MCQ
RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
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What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Epiglott/o?
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Difficulty Breathing
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Pertaining to Sound or Voice
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Hallow Space
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Epiglottis
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Chest
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -a thin cartilaginous flap that covers the entrance to the larynx during swallowing, preventing food from entering the trachea. Collins English Dictionary.
Detailed explanation-2: -Another name for epiglottitis is supraglottitis, but supraglottitis also involves inflammation of the cartilage that is near the voice box.
Detailed explanation-3: -Your epiglottis is a small, leaf-shaped sheet of elastic cartilage that protects your larynx (voice box) and helps you swallow. Your larynx is a hollow tube that helps move air from your nose and mouth to your lungs. It’s located at the upper opening of your trachea (windpipe), which is the passageway to your lungs.
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