The Larynx Moves Up and Down During Swallowing

question 25

Multiple Choice

The larynx moves up and down during swallowing. The thyrohyoid muscle pulls the larynx down.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) The first statement is true; the second is false.
• C) The first statement is false; the second is true.
• D) Both statements are false.

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