Identify the structure labeled "e."

A) Epiglottis
B) Nasal conchae
C) Uvula
D) Vocal fold

Nasal Conchae

These are long, narrow, curled shelves of bone that protrude into the nasal cavity, increasing its surface area.

Epiglottis

A leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue, at the top of the larynx, which prevents food from entering the airways during swallowing.

Uvula

A small, fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate that hangs above the throat, playing roles in speech and preventing food from entering the nasal cavity.