5 Questions
Which part of the respiratory tract acts as an organ of phonation?
Arytenoid cartilages
What is the main function of the epiglottis during swallowing?
Moves downwards to close the larynx
Which laryngeal cartilage is the largest and composed of two halves?
Thyroid cartilage
Which cartilage forms the inferior wall of the larynx?
Cricoid cartilage
What is the main function of the larynx?
Voice production and preventing food passage
Test your knowledge of the respiratory system anatomy by enumerating the laryngeal cartilages and describing the main features of the trachea, bronchi, lungs, and pleura. This quiz also covers the definition and extent of the larynx.
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