Which of the following statements about structures of the larynx is true? Vocal folds are stretched between the arytenoid and thyroid cartilage O Vocal folds are made up of collagen fibers O The thyroid cartilage is composed of elastic cartilage Shorter vocal folds are characteristic of a deeper voice O Laryngitis is caused by inflammation of the epiglottis

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