Anatomically, the ________ is directly anterior to the glottic opening.

A) thyroid gland
B) vallecular space
C) cricoid cartilage
D) thyroid cartilage


Answer: D) thyroid cartilage

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

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__________ syndrome is a condition characterized by sagging eyelids, lack of facial perspiration, and unilateral pupillary constriction.

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

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The National Institute of Health or NIH states that rodents require what amount of cage space?

a. 144 square feet c. 6 square feet b. 10 square feet d. 2 square feet

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The darkly stained cells in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland are called ________

A) pituicytes B) chromophobes C) chromophils D) acidophils

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