Mitigation Is Usually Not Considered Part of the Emergency Phase

question 22

True/False

Mitigation is usually not considered part of the emergency phase of a disaster.

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Definitions:

Largest Cartilage

The thyroid cartilage, better known as the Adam’s apple, is the largest cartilage in the larynx or voice box.

Larynx

The voice box located in the throat, responsible for producing sound, protecting the airway during swallowing, and regulating airflow.

Adam's Apple

The projection at the front of the neck formed by the thyroid cartilage of the larynx, more prominent in men than in women.

Respiratory Rate

The number of breaths a person takes per minute, which is a critical vital sign used to assess a person's respiratory function.