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tomasa majano
on Oct 16, 2024
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What structure is called the "Adam's apple"?
A) vocal cords
B) cricoid cartilage
C) thyroid cartilage
D) septum
Thyroid Cartilage
The largest cartilage of the larynx, commonly known as the Adam's apple, playing a key role in protecting the vocal cords and the entrance to the trachea.
Cricoid Cartilage
A ring-shaped cartilage located at the base of the larynx (voice box), fundamental for speech.
- Absorb information on the constitution and purposes of the respiratory system.
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Learning Objectives
- Absorb information on the constitution and purposes of the respiratory system.