When breathing in, air enters the larynx through an opening called the ________.
A) glottis
B) epiglottis
C) esophagus
D) thyroid cartilage

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The glottis is the opening that air enters when breathing in. The epiglottis covers the glottis to prevent food from entering the trachea, the esophagus is the tube that leads to the stomach, and the thyroid cartilage is a part of the larynx that protects the vocal cords.

When Breathing In, Air Enters the Larynx Through an Opening