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What is the role of the larynx?
To connect the pharynx to the trachea
What is the framework of the larynx composed of?
Cartilage and dense connective tissue
What is the opening of the larynx called?
Rima glottidis
What can close the opening of the larynx?
Epiglottis or vocal folds
What is the primary function of the epiglottis in relation to the larynx?
To close the opening of the larynx
This quiz covers the structure and function of the larynx, a vital organ that connects the pharynx to the trachea, and its components like the epiglottis and vocal folds.
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