Questions: Which of the following forms the Adam's apple? A Thyroid cartilage B Glottis C Cricoid cartilage D Hyoid bone Which of the following represents the amount of air that can be expelled from the lungs by maximum exhalation following maximum inhalation?

Which of the following forms the Adam's apple?

A Thyroid cartilage

B Glottis

C Cricoid cartilage

D Hyoid bone

Which of the following represents the amount of air that can be expelled from the lungs by maximum exhalation following maximum inhalation?
Transcript text: Which of the following forms the Adam's apple? A Thyroid cartilage B Glottis C Cricoid cartilage D Hyoid bone Which of the following represents the amount of air that can be expelled from the lungs by maximum exhalation following maximum inhalation?
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The answer to the first question is A: Thyroid cartilage.

Explanation for each option:

  • A: Thyroid cartilage - Correct. The Adam's apple is a protrusion formed by the thyroid cartilage, which is more prominent in males.
  • B: Glottis - Incorrect. The glottis is the part of the larynx consisting of the vocal cords and the opening between them.
  • C: Cricoid cartilage - Incorrect. The cricoid cartilage is a ring-shaped structure located below the thyroid cartilage.
  • D: Hyoid bone - Incorrect. The hyoid bone is a U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue.

The answer to the second question is Vital capacity.

Explanation: The amount of air that can be expelled from the lungs by maximum exhalation following maximum inhalation is known as the vital capacity. This measurement includes the tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, and expiratory reserve volume.

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