Question

Adam's apple is easily observed in
A) Boys
B) Girls
C) Both boys and girls
D) None of the above

Answer 1

Hint: Adam’s apple is a lump of cartilage. It sticks out from the throat. It is mainly seen in boys and it has no specific function. One can also remove or change the size of their Adam’s apple with the help of surgery.

Complete answer:
To answer this question first we have to know what Adam’s apple is. The Adam's apple is seen as a lump of cartilage that sticks out from the throat. It is more prominent in males than females and it serves no specific function. Adam's apple develops during puberty. The size of Adam’s apple changes according to each individual. It is also called laryngeal prominence and is a connective tissue present throughout the body. Both males and females develop Adam’s apple and protrude out more in males than females, it is because the male larynx generally grows bigger and faster during puberty. The larger larynx is the reason why males have a louder voice than females. The hormonal difference in each individual affects the way the larynx and Adam’s apple develops among the boys. Due to these differences, a male may have a smaller larynx and a voice with a higher pitch. And for the same reason females may have a larger larynx and more prominent Adam’s apple and a voice with a lower pitch. Adam’s apple in relation to thyroid helps to protect the walls and frontal part of the larynx including vocal cords. It also performs the function of voice deepening. The hormone which is responsible for the changes in puberty is testosterone.
 From the above explanation, it is concluded that Adam's apple is a lump of cartilage which is mainly seen in boys.

Thus the correct answer is option A, i.e. Adam’s apple is easily observed in ‘boys’.

Note:The protruding part of the throat which is formed due to the enlargement of the larynx is called Adam's apple. This enlargement occurs during puberty which is the reason why the voice of boys becomes harsh.