2006-09-12 01:10:44 · 8 answers · asked by natalie h 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
In a man, the two pieces fo cartilege that develop at the larynx intersect at a 90 degree angle. In a woman, the angle is 120 degrees instead, making for a less sharp protrusion. It's there in a woman, too, but much less pronounced in most cases. The Adam's apple, more properly called the laryngeal prominence, serves a function in deepening the voice, which is part of why it's a male characteristic. It also causes the adolescent male's voice to crack.
2006-09-12 01:15:48 · answer #1 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
men and women have the same cartilage that makes up the adam's apple, but in men it is shaped into a sharper angle so it appears more prominent.
2006-09-12 01:15:15 · answer #2 · answered by dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, woman, too have the Adam's apple, but it is much thicker and non visible.
2006-09-12 01:18:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because in women it's called an Eve's apple and is less pronounced, just one of those genetic differences like genitals really.
2006-09-12 01:15:57 · answer #4 · answered by nkellingley@btinternet.com 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Adam is a man not a woman.
2006-09-12 01:16:30 · answer #5 · answered by jewingengleman 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
fool they wont have ADAMS apple ...they will have EVES apple.
2006-09-12 01:20:25 · answer #6 · answered by Sebbb 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
so you can tell when you're dating a cross dresser.
2006-09-12 01:31:28 · answer #7 · answered by peterpipersux 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because it is just the way it is..
2006-09-12 01:15:43 · answer #8 · answered by pat 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋