Which of the following statements are true of the larynx and trachea (Select all that apply)?
A)The thyroid cartilage can be felt on the front of the neck.
B)The trachea is lined with ciliated epithelium; the cilia sweep upward.
C)The vocal cords usually vibrate during exhalation.
D)The epiglottis is the most inferior cartilage of the larynx,to prevent swallowed food from entering the trachea.
E)A series of D-shaped cartilages keeps the trachea open.
F)Irritation of the mucosa of the larynx stimulates a cough reflex.

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The thyroid cartilage is prominent on the front of the neck. The trachea is lined with ciliated epithelium that moves mucus upward. Vocal cords vibrate during exhalation to produce sound. Irritation of the larynx's mucosa can trigger a cough reflex. The epiglottis is not the most inferior cartilage, and the trachea is supported by C-shaped cartilages, not D-shaped.

Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Larynx