Which of the following cartilage structures prevents swallowed food from entering the trachea? Hyiod bone Glottis True vocal cords O Epiglottis

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Which of the following cartilage structures prevents swallowed food from entering the trachea?

- ○ Hyoid bone
- ○ Glottis
- ○ True vocal cords
- ○ Epiglottis
Transcribed Image Text:### Question 34 Which of the following cartilage structures prevents swallowed food from entering the trachea? - ○ Hyoid bone - ○ Glottis - ○ True vocal cords - ○ Epiglottis
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