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leilurhhh

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on: Jun 26, 2018
The ________ acts as a lid to prevent aspiration of food into the trachea.
 
  A) glottis
  B) epiglottis
  C) cricoid
  D) hilum

Question 2

A compound fracture does not involve a break in the skin.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) The glottis is a narrow slit at the opening between the vocal chords.
B) Correct.
C) The cricoid is the lowermost cartilage of the larynx.
D) The hilum is the depression where a bronchus enters a lung.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: A compound fracture does break the skin.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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