Adam's apple is:
2023
Adam's apple is:
- A.
an endocrine gland that releases hormones
- B.
the embryonic outgrowth during prenatal stage
- C.
the protruding part of throat of male adolescents
- D.
the protruding part of throat of female adolescents
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Correct answer: C
Answer: The Adam’s apple is the visible bulge in the throat formed by the thyroid cartilage that surrounds the larynx. It becomes more prominent in males during puberty because the thyroid cartilage enlarges under hormonal influence, which often deepens the voice.