Laryngospasm is defined as:

A) aspiration of foreign material.
B) spasmodic closure of the vocal cords.
C) voluntary closure of the glottic opening.
D) spontaneous collapsing of the trachea.


Answer: B) spasmodic closure of the vocal cords.

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