The ring of cartilage that forms the base of the larynx is the ________.

A) epiglottis
B) thyroid cartilage
C) cricoid cartilage
D) arytenoid cartilage
E) cuneiform cartilage

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The ring of cartilage that forms the base of the larynx is the ________.A)  epiglottisB)  thyroid cartilageC)  cricoid cartilageD)  arytenoid cartilageE)  cuneiform cartilage

Manik Saini · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The cricoid cartilage forms the base of the larynx and is a ring-shaped structure that provides support and structure to the larynx, distinguishing it from the other cartilages listed.

The ring of cartilage that forms the base of the larynx is the ________.

A) epiglottis
B) thyroid cartilage
C) cricoid cartilage
D) arytenoid cartilage
E) cuneiform cartilage

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