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The opening into the larynx is called the A. cranial sac. B. glottis. C. esophageal sphincter. D. tracheal ring openings.

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The opening into a larynx is called a glottis.
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Answer:

The correct option is B.The opening into the larynx is called the glottis.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Oral cavity leads to pharynx. Which further divides into larynx and esophagus.
  • Pharynx if pathway of both breathing and food, While larynx is pathway only for air and esophagus only for food.
  • The opening of larynx is known as glottis which is covered during food swallowing food it is covered by a lid known as epiglottis.
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