The Adam's apple is made of thyroid ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


cartilage

The larynx is supported by various cartilaginous structures, one of which consists of two disks joined at an angle to form the thyroid cartilage or Adam's apple.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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