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    The Epiglottis
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The Epiglottis

Question 29

Question 29

Multiple Choice

The epiglottis


A) consists of a leaf-shaped piece of elastic cartilage.
B) is attached to the thyroid cartilage.
C) serves to route food and liquids into the esophagus.
D) all of these choices

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