With quiet respiration the true vocal cords are in a relaxed position creating an opening between them called the:
A) epiglottis.
B) ventricle.
C) glottis.
D) oropharynx.

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The opening between the relaxed true vocal cords is called the glottis. The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent food from entering the respiratory system. The ventricle is a space between the true and false vocal cords, and the oropharynx is part of the pharynx located behind the mouth.

With Quiet Respiration the True Vocal Cords Are in a Relaxed