Use the Diagram Above to Answer the Following Questions

question 29

Multiple Choice

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Identify the letter that indicates the cartilage that folds over the opening of the larynx that function to prevent aspiration of foods and liquids into the lower respiratory tubes.

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D
• E) E

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Definitions:

Taste Buds

Sensory organs located on the tongue that allow us to experience tastes, such as sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami.

Taste Thresholds

The minimum amount of a substance required for its taste to be recognized.

Inner Ear

The innermost part of the ear, containing the cochlea, semicircular canals, and vestibular sacs.

Vestibular Sense

Involves the perception of balance and spatial orientation, facilitated by the inner ear.