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FinnZ [79.3K]
3 years ago
12

The small, leaf-shaped cartilage behind the tongue and hyoid bone is the:

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1 answer:
Scilla [17]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

The correct option is: D. epiglottis

Explanation:

The epiglottis is a cartilaginous leaf-shaped structure of the larynx that is composed of elastic cartilage. It's shape is similar to the shape of the purslane leaf and is found in the throat of a human, <u>behind the tongue and the hyoid bone.</u>

It prevents the food from entering the trachea and is covered with the mucous membrane.The stem of epiglottis is attached to the thyroid cartilage.

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