<P> Its development is considered a secondary sexual characteristic of males that appears as a result of hormonal activity . Its level of development varies among individuals and the widening of that area in the larynx can occur very suddenly and quickly . </P> <P> The Adam's apple, in conjunction with the thyroid cartilage which forms it, helps protect the walls and the frontal part of the larynx, including the vocal cords (which are located directly behind it). </P> <P> Another function of the Adam's apple is related to the deepening of the voice . During adolescence, the thyroid cartilage grows together with the larynx . Consequently, the laryngeal prominence grows in size mainly in men . Together, a larger soundboard is made up in phonation apparatus and, as a result, the man gets a deeper voice note . </P> <P> Cosmetic surgery to reshape the Adam's apple is called chondrolaryngoplasty (thyroid cartilage reduction). The surgery is effective, such that complications tend to be few and, if present, transient . </P>

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