Question

During a dissection of the respiratory system, a surgeon removes a mucous membrane with two folds and accordion-like edges. What body part is this?

(1 point)
Responses

vocal chords

vocal chords

epiglottis

epiglottis

uvula

uvula

larynx

Answer 1

The body part described as having a mucous membrane with two folds and accordion-like edges is the **vocal cords** (or vocal folds).