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Identify the letter that indicates the cartilage that anchors the vocal cords posteriorly.
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Identify the letter that indicates the cartilage that has a laryngeal prominence that is also known as the "Adam's apple."
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Identify the letter that indicates the cartilage that anchors the vocal cords posteriorly. A
Identify the letter that indicates the cartilage that has a laryngeal prominence that is also known as the "Adam's apple." D
Identify the letter that indicates a flexible tube that has C-shaped cartilaginous rings that keep it from collapsing. E
Identify the letter that indicates the cartilage that folds over the opening of the larynxthe glottis. The function of this cartilage is to prevent aspiration of foods and liquids into the lower respiratory tubes. B
Identify the letter that indicates the vocal fold, or true vocal cord. E
Identify the letter that indicates Ciliated cells in this layer transport mucus laden with dust, bacteria, pollen, and viruses towards the pharynx. C
Identify the letter that indicates a muscular tube that propels swallowed food to the stomach. A
Identify the letter that indicates the soft wall of the trachea allows the esophagus to expand anteriorly. B
Identify the letter that indicates the fibromusculocartilaginous layer with hyaline cartilaginous rings that allow the trachea to bend and elongate but not collapse. D
Identify the letter that indicates structures that assist in filtering, heating, and humidifying inspired air. A
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