PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A small flap of tissue that covers the trachea is called the
A
bronchi
B
larynx
C
pharynx
D
epiglottis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The epiglottis is flap of cartilage located in the throat behind the tongue and in front of the larynx. The epiglottis is usually upright at rest allowing air to pass into the larynx and lungs.

Detailed explanation-2: -The epiglottis is made of elastic cartilage covered with a mucous membrane, attached to the entrance of the larynx.

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