NCLEX RN Practice Question # 775
NCLEX Examination.
Practice Question # 775.
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The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that closes over the top of the larynx when the patient swallows. It protects the patient from aspirating food or fluid into the lower airways. The larynx is located at the top of the trachea and houses the vocal cords. It’s the transition point between the upper and lower airways.