Which component of the larynx is composed of elastic cartilage? O Thyroid cartilage O Epiglottis O Vocal fold O Arytenoid cartilage O Cricoid cartilage

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Which component of the larynx is composed of elastic cartilage?
O Thyroid cartilage
O Epiglottis
O Vocal fold
O Arytenoid cartilage
O Cricoid cartilage
Question 6
Which of the following statements about structures of the larynx is true?
Vocal folds are stretched between the arytenoid and thyroid cartilage
O Vocal folds are made up of collagen fibers
O The thyroid cartilage is composed of elastic cartilage
Shorter vocal folds are characteristic of a deeper voice
O Laryngitis is caused by inflammation of the epiglottis
Transcribed Image Text:Which component of the larynx is composed of elastic cartilage? O Thyroid cartilage O Epiglottis O Vocal fold O Arytenoid cartilage O Cricoid cartilage Question 6 Which of the following statements about structures of the larynx is true? Vocal folds are stretched between the arytenoid and thyroid cartilage O Vocal folds are made up of collagen fibers O The thyroid cartilage is composed of elastic cartilage Shorter vocal folds are characteristic of a deeper voice O Laryngitis is caused by inflammation of the epiglottis
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