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    The Laryngeal Cartilage Composed of Elastic Cartilage That Prevents Entry
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The Laryngeal Cartilage Composed of Elastic Cartilage That Prevents Entry

Question 32

Question 32

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The laryngeal cartilage composed of elastic cartilage that prevents entry of solids or liquids into the larynx when swallowing is the


A) arytenoid cartilage.
B) corniculate cartilage.
C) cricoid cartilage.
D) epiglottis.
E) thyroid cartilage.

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