Which of the Following Is a TRUE Statement Concerning the Larynx

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a TRUE statement concerning the larynx?

• A) The extrinsic muscles of the larynx connect the cartilages to each other.
• B) During swallowing, the larynx rises, causing the epiglottis to form a lid over the opening into the larynx, closing it off.
• C) The lining of the larynx inferior to the vocal folds is stratified squamous epithelium.
• D) All of these choices are true.

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Eye Muscle

Muscles located within the eye that control its movements and the shape of the lens for focusing.

Ciliary Muscles

Eye muscles that adjust the shape of the lens to focus light on the retina.

Inferior Oblique Muscle

A muscle in the eye that contributes to lateral and upward movement of the eyeball.

Sphincter Pupillae Muscle

A ring-shaped muscle in the eye that contracts to control the size of the pupil and thus the amount of light entering the eye.