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Yes, this is the correct answer. The epiglottis is composed of elastic cartilage and type II collagen. This provides the necessary strength and elasticity to the epiglottis.
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Elastic cartilage and type II collagen
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No, this is not the correct answer. The epiglottis is composed of elastic cartilage and type II collagen.
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c
Hyaline cartilage and type II collagen
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No, this is not the correct answer. The epiglottis is composed of elastic cartilage and type II collagen.
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d
Fibrocartilage and type I collagen
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No, this is not the correct answer. The epiglottis is composed of elastic cartilage and type II collagen.
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Elastic cartilage and type I collagen
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No, this is not the correct answer. The epiglottis is composed of elastic cartilage and type II collagen.
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e
Hyaline cartilage and type IV collagen
Concept
Chapter
2693
3965
Cartilage and Endochondral Ossification
Topic
183
Physiology & Pathology of Bone
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A 7-year-old boy is admitted into A&E with difficulty breathing and a sore throat. He is pyrexial, with a temperature of 38.4°C. A diagnosis of epiglottitis is suspected.

The consultant explains that epiglottitis involves inflammation of the epiglottis and supraglottic tissues of the larynx.

Which of the following cartilage and collagen types compose the epiglottis?
a