The ________ acts as a lid to prevent aspiration of food into the trachea.

A) glottis
B) epiglottis
C) cricoid
D) hilum

Epiglottis

A flap of cartilage located at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe.

Trachea

The windpipe, a large airway that leads air in and out of the lungs.

Aspiration

Aspiration can refer to the act of drawing breath, but also to the inhalation of food or liquid into the lungs, or a strong desire for achievement.