During swallowing,the glottis can be covered by a thin elastic cartilaginous flap called $A$ to prevent the entry of food into the larynx. The trachea is a straight tube extending up to the $B$ cavity,which divides at the level of the $5^{th}$ thoracic vertebra into right and left primary $C$. Choose the correct option for $A, B$,and $C$ from the given four options to complete the above statement with reference to the $NCERT$ textbook.

  • A
    $A-$ epiglottis,$B-$ bronchi,$C-$ bronchioles
  • B
    $A-$ epiglottis,$B-$ mid-thoracic,$C-$ bronchi
  • C
    $A-$ epiglottis,$B-$ hind-thoracic,$C-$ bronchi
  • D
    $A-$ epiglottis,$B-$ pre-thoracic,$C-$ bronchi

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