Author Question: The opening to the larynx is covered by the ________ during swallowing. A) pharynx B) vocal ... (Read 101 times)

silviawilliams41 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

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

A) pharynx
B) vocal cords
C) epiglottis
D) Adam's apple

Question 2

Which word is used to describe sustained muscle spasms due to hypocalcemia?

A) circadian
B) tetany
C) ergyism
D) receptor

miss.ashley · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) The pharynx is more commonly known as the throat.
B) The vocal cords are inside the larynx, not covering it.
C) Correct Epi- means above or upon. The epiglottis is above and covering the glottis, the opening into the larynx.
D) The Adam's apple is the larynx itself as seen from the outside of the body.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Circadian refers to the 24-hour wakesleep cycle, not muscle spasms.
B) Correct
C) There is no such medical word.
D) A receptor is a cellular structure, not a muscle spasm.