Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134156415
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 21, Problem 2MC
Which of the following laryngeal cartilages is/are not paired? (a) epiglottis, (b) arytenoids, (c) cricoid, (d) cuneiform, (e) corniculate.
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