Anatomy and Functions of the Larynx Quiz

Thyroid cartilage forms the prominent Adam's apple in the larynx.

The primary function of the larynx is phonation, producing sound during speech.

The larynx is situated between the pharynx and the trachea.

The glottis is the opening between the true vocal cords in the larynx.

The space between the vocal folds is called the glottis.

The epiglottis protects the laryngeal opening during swallowing.

Multiple muscles, including the thyroarytenoid, lateral cricoarytenoid, and cricothyroid, control vocal cord tension.

The vagus nerve (CN X) provides motor innervation to most intrinsic laryngeal muscles.

The larynx is not involved in gas exchange; its functions include phonation and protecting the airway.

Mandibular cartilage is not a part of the laryngeal cartilage.

The voice box is medically known as the larynx.

The correct order of layers in the laryngeal wall is epithelium, lamina propria, cartilage, and muscle.