Question

the opening through the vocal cords is called the: a glottis. b adenoids. c epiglottis. d thyroid cartilage.

Explanation:

The glottis is the opening between the vocal cords. Adenoids are lymphoid tissue in the nasopharynx. The epiglottis is a flap that closes over the trachea during swallowing. The thyroid cartilage is part of the larynx but not the opening through the vocal - cords.

Answer:

A. glottis