Which of the following statements concerning the larynx is correct?
A) The larynx contains four unpaired cartilages.
B) When the glottis closes, air is prevented from leaving the lungs.
C) Unlike other portions of the larynx, the epiglottis consists of some bony tissue.
D) The inferior laryngeal cartilage is the thyroid cartilage.
E) The epiglottis is also called "Adam's apple".

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The glottis is the part of the larynx consisting of the vocal cords and the opening between them. When the glottis closes, it prevents air from leaving the lungs, which is essential for activities such as speaking, singing, and certain reflexes like coughing.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Larynx Is Correct