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Valentina Magaña
on Oct 13, 2024
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What cartilage of the larynx helps to "direct" food to the esophagus?
A) thyroid
B) epiglottis
C) cricoid
D) glottis
Larynx
The voice box located in the neck that contains the vocal cords; involved in breathing, producing sound, and protecting the trachea.
Epiglottis
A flap of cartilage located at the base of the tongue that prevents food and drink from entering the windpipe during swallowing.
Thyroid
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, below the Adam's apple, producing hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate, heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, and bone maintenance.
- Determine the position and role of the larynx, encompassing associated cartilages.
- Understand the functional roles of specific structures within the larynx in food direction and voice production.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine the position and role of the larynx, encompassing associated cartilages.
- Understand the functional roles of specific structures within the larynx in food direction and voice production.