Q.

______ is a flap of cartilage behind the root of tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of windpipe.

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a

Epiglottis

b

Thyroid

c

Glottis 

d

Cricoid

answer is B.

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Epiglottis is an elastic cartilaginous structure found behind the root of tongue. It is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of windpipe.

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