Which of the following is NOT a location for elastic cartilage?
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Correct answer: Walls of the larger bronchi
The cartilage rings and plates in the trachea and bronchi are composed of hyaline cartilage. Elastic cartilage is restricted to the upper respiratory and auditory structures mentioned in other options.
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