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How does quality of life differ from longevity?


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Epiglottic Cartilage

A leaf-shaped cartilage situated at the root of the tongue that prevents food and liquid from entering the windpipe during swallowing.

Thyroid Cartilage

A large cartilage of the larynx that forms the Adam's apple and serves as a shield for the vocal cords beneath it.

Cellular Respiration

The metabolic process by which cells break down glucose and other molecules to produce energy in the form of ATP, utilizing oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.

Internal Respiration

The exchange of gases between the blood and body cells, involving the intake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide from metabolic processes.

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