The opening to the larynx is covered by the ________ during swallowing.

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The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage that covers the opening to the larynx during swallowing, preventing food or liquids from entering the lungs. The glottis refers to the space between the vocal cords, and the vocal cords themselves are responsible for producing sound. The Adam's apple is a visible protrusion on the front of the neck caused by the thyroid cartilage.

The Opening to the Larynx Is Covered by the ________