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MHT CET Medical202625 April 2026Evening ShiftBiologyBreathing and Exchange of GasesActual

In the given diagram, what should be P, Q, R and S respectively?

Options

  1. AHyoid bone, Thyroid cartilage, Epiglottis, Trachea
  2. BEpiglottis, Cricoid cartilage, Hyoid bone, Trachea
  3. CEpiglottis, Larynx, Hyoid bone, Bronchus
  4. DThyroid cartilage, Cricoid cartilage, Epiglottis, Trachea

Correct answer

A. Hyoid bone, Thyroid cartilage, Epiglottis, Trachea

Step-by-step solution

Based on the anatomical structure of the human respiratory system shown in the diagram: P points to the U-shaped bone located above the larynx, which is the hyoid bone. Q points to the large, shield-shaped cartilage forming the anterior wall of the larynx (often called the Adam's apple), which is the thyroid cartilage. R points to the leaf-shaped cartilaginous flap that covers the glottis during swallowing, which is the epiglottis. S points to the tube extending downwards from the larynx, supported by C-shaped cart

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