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Which of the following is NOT one of the main functions of the larynx?
Which of the following is NOT one of the main functions of the larynx?
- Protecting the airway during deglutition
- Filtering air (correct)
- Phonation
- Respiration
What distinguishes the larynx of a child from that of an adult?
What distinguishes the larynx of a child from that of an adult?
- The laryngeal cartilages are rigid
- The thyroid cartilage is larger
- It is positioned lower in the neck (correct)
- The diameter of the cricoid cartilage is larger than the size of the glottis
At what level does the adult larynx typically lie?
At what level does the adult larynx typically lie?
- C6-C7
- C2-C3
- C3-C6 (correct)
- C7-T1
Which of the following is NOT an unpaired cartilage of the larynx?
Which of the following is NOT an unpaired cartilage of the larynx?
Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of the infant's larynx?
Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of the infant's larynx?
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Larynx Main Functions
Larynx Main Functions
The larynx's primary roles include phonation, protecting the airway during swallowing, and facilitating respiration. Filtering air isn't a main function.
Child vs. Adult Larynx Position
Child vs. Adult Larynx Position
A child's larynx is positioned higher in the neck than an adult's.
Adult Larynx Level
Adult Larynx Level
The adult larynx typically lies between the C3 and C6 vertebral levels.
Unpaired Larynx Cartilage
Unpaired Larynx Cartilage
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Infant Larynx Feature
Infant Larynx Feature
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