16 OTOLARYNGOLOGY IN THE ELDERLU

Question 1

Yellowish discoloration in vocal folds represent____histologically:

Answer 1

Fat degeneration or keratosis of the mucous membranes

Question 2

Calcification and ossification begin in these ages and is complete by this range:

Answer 2

Early twenties - sixth decade

Question 3

Part of cricoid that remains cartilaginous

Answer 3

Apex