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The pharynx opens into the larynx by a slit-like aperture called
The pharynx opens into the larynx by a slit-like aperture called
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The correct option is C Glottis
The pharynx opens into the larynx by a slit-like aperture called the glottis, which is covered by a cartilaginous flap called the epiglottis. The epiglottis closes the glottis to prevent the entry of food particles during swallowing.
Glottis
The pharynx opens into the larynx by a slit-like aperture called the glottis, which is covered by a cartilaginous flap called the epiglottis. The epiglottis closes the glottis to prevent the entry of food particles during swallowing.
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