Question

Which of the following options is incorrect about the larynx (sound box)?

• A. It is a bony box.
• B. Glottis is the opening into the larynx.
• C. During swallowing of food glottis is covered by epiglottis to prevent food entry into the larynx.
• D. All of these.

Answer 1

The correct option is A It is a bony box.

• Larynx is a cartilaginous box containing nine pieces of cartilages.
• Glottis is the opening from where esophagus and trachea gets seperated.
• To prevent food from entering into the larynx while swallowing, the epiglottis covers the opening of the larynx.
• So, the correct option is (A).