Question
True about epiglottis ‑
A. Contains serous gland
B. Contains mucous secreting glands
C. It is oval shaped
D. Made up of elastic cartilage
E. Has bilateral lymphatic supply
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Correct Answer » B:D:E
Explanation
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Ans. B, D & E
The epiglottis is leaf-shaped structure.
It is a flap that is made of elastic cartilage tissue covered with a mucous membrane, attached to the entrance of the larynx.
Epiglottis has bilateral lymphatic drainage to upper deep cervical lymph nodes.
The rest of the laryngeal surface on the other hand, which is in relation to the respiratory system, has respiratory epithelium: pseudostratified, ciliated columnar cells and mucus secreting Goblet cells.
Epiglottis has bilateral lymphatic drainage to upper deep cervical lymph nodes.
